Korean Air and Archer Aviation (Archer) have signed an agreement to bring Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft to Korea. The rollout will begin with government use and later expand to other sectors. As part of the deal, Korean Air plans to buy up to 100 Midnight aircraft.
This partnership places Korea at the forefront of advanced air mobility. It combines Archer’s cutting-edge electric flight technology with Korean Air’s long-standing expertise in aircraft operations and maintenance.
Together, the companies aim to speed up the use of next-generation aircraft. They also plan to build the foundation for wider adoption of Midnight across transport, logistics, and emergency response.
Adam Goldstein, founder and CEO of Archer, said, “Korean Air’s expertise in aerospace and their comprehensive strategic vision for the future make them the ideal partner for Archer. We are excited to introduce Midnight alongside them in one of the world’s largest aerospace markets.”
Archer has made steady progress with its Midnight flight testing. The aircraft recently appeared at the California International Airshow before around 50,000 people. Before that, Midnight completed several performance flights, including its longest and highest piloted missions. It flew about 55 miles in 31 minutes and reached 10,000 feet in altitude.
The Midnight is a piloted aircraft that carries four passengers. It can perform rapid, back-to-back trips with short charging times between flights. Most importantly, it can cut 60–90-minute car journeys to just 10–20 minutes in the air. Quiet, sustainable, and cost-efficient, Midnight offers a glimpse of how electric air taxis could soon change urban travel.
