Archer Aviation, a leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has received its Part 145 certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Under FAA regulations, Archer is now authorised to perform specialised aircraft repair services while maintaining the highest levels of safety and compliance, a key requirement for operating a commercial aviation business. Today’s certification reinforced Archer’s close collaboration with the FAA and reinforced its progress on the path toward commercial flight operations.
“This is a major vote of confidence from the FAA on Archer’s promise and potential for operating a full-scale urban air mobility service in cities across the country,” said Adam Goldstein, Founder and CEO of Archer. “As we continue to rapidly advance towards commercial operations, we will be working closely with the FAA and regulators around the world to ensure Archer’s aircraft are safe and ready to transform mobility, providing a sustainable, low noise and cost competitive alternative to decongest our biggest cities.”
The FAA’s Part 145 certification is essential for commercial aviation operators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), authorising them to conduct specific maintenance and repair tasks on crucial aircraft components such as airframes. This certification represents a commitment to stringent safety and operational standards, including the meticulous handling and shipment of hazardous materials. It further demonstrates that Archer is prepared to operate repair stations that meet the FAA’s rigorous safety and quality benchmarks. As a mark of trust and reliability, it guarantees that maintenance and repairs are executed by authorised experts, ensuring that operations like Archer’s adhere strictly to federal regulations, thus enhancing the safety and security of airline operations and passenger travel.
Archer’s goal is to transform urban travel, replacing 60–90-minute commutes by car with estimated 10-20-minute electric air taxi flights that are safe, sustainable, low-noise and cost-competitive with ground transportation. Archer’s Midnight is a piloted, four-passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back-to-back flights with minimal charge time between flights.
