Archer Aviation (Archer) has announced that it has received the certificate of occupancy for its high-volume manufacturing facility, ARC, located adjacent to Covington Municipal Airport in Georgia. The company is now focusing on the installation of tooling for its initial manufacturing line. Production at the facility is expected to commence in early 2025, with plans to achieve a production rate of two aircraft per month by year's end.
Built in close collaboration with Stellantis, ARC represents a key step in Archer's journey to mass-produce its Midnight aircraft, an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle. Stellantis is contributing capital, advanced manufacturing expertise, and personnel to scale the facility, aiming for an annual output of 650 aircraft by 2030.
“Supporting Archer's electric aircraft growth with our deep manufacturing expertise is a great opportunity for the two companies,” said Stellantis Chief Manufacturing and Supply Chain Officer Arnaud Deboeuf. “Congratulations to the Archer team for this milestone. It is a significant step in our journey together as we take clean mobility to the sky.”
The Midnight aircraft is designed to provide passengers with a sustainable, low-noise, and safe alternative to ground transportation in congested urban areas. With ARC operational, Archer and Stellantis are progressing toward their shared vision of revolutionising urban mobility through innovative and environmentally friendly aviation solutions.
