Aerospace

Archer’s Midnight eVTOL to Make European Debut at Paris Air Show 2023

Archer Aviation Inc. and Stellantis N.V. will attend the 54th Paris Air Show, beginning June 19, 2023, to highlight progress on scaling manufacturing of Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft as Archer gets ready for projected commercialization in 2025.

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The eVTOL aircraft on display at the Paris Air Show will be Archer’s Midnight, which will be situated in the middle of the Air Mobility exhibition in Hall 5 at Le Bourget Airport. The Paris Air Show’s Air Mobility event, devoted to the newest advancements and upcoming technologies in eVTOL, will bring together significant actors in this industry for three days of debates on the development of advanced air mobility and its implications for the future of aerospace.

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The Midnight aircraft will be introduced to the market at scale mainly to this exceptional relationship between Archer and Stellantis in the eVTOL aircraft sector. Stellantis is bringing sophisticated manufacturing technology and expertise, experienced staff, and finance to the alliance to supplement Archer’s world-class team of eVTOL aircraft, electric powertrain, and certification experts.

With this combination, Archer hopes to fulfil its commercialization goals by scaling up aircraft production quickly. At the same time, Archer hopes to strengthen its route to commercialization by avoiding spending hundreds of millions of dollars on the manufacturing ramp-up phase.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.