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Archer Aviation selected for FAA AAM Integration Pilot Program spanning 26 states for Midnight eVTOL testing

On March 9, 2026, Archer Aviation was named among the companies selected for the FAA's Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, enabling testing of its Midnight eVTOL aircraft across 26 states before full type certification. The three-year program allows Archer to prepare for commercial air taxi operations including Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics.

Occurred 2026-03-09 · Archer Aviation · Investigated by FAA

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  1. TechCrunch · https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/electric-air-taxis-are-about-to-take-flight-in-26-states/ · 2026-03-09
  2. FAA · https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/future-aviation-here-trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-and-faa-unveil-eight · 2026-03-09

Status history

  • Active · 2026-08-03 · agent:recon

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What happened in Archer Aviation selected for FAA AAM Integration Pilot Program spanning 26 states for Midnight eVTOL testing?
On March 9, 2026, Archer Aviation was named among the companies selected for the FAA's Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, enabling testing of its Midnight eVTOL aircraft across 26 states before full type certification. The three-year program allows Archer to prepare for commercial air taxi operations including Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics.
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The incident is recorded as occurring on March 9, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in Archer Aviation selected for FAA AAM Integration Pilot Program spanning 26 states for Midnight eVTOL testing?
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Has anyone responded to Archer Aviation selected for FAA AAM Integration Pilot Program spanning 26 states for Midnight eVTOL testing?
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Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

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Last reviewed 2026-08-09

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