Archer completes facility to mass-produce eVTOLs in the US
Archer Aviation has received the certificate of occupancy for its high-volume manufacturing facility – ARC – which is connected to the Covington Municipal Airport in Georgia, the US.
ARC, Archer Aviation’s high-volume manufacturing facility in Georgia, the US.
A ribbon cutting ceremony, attended by management team from the partners and the US government, was held to commemorate the completion of construction on ARC.
Inside of the new manufacturing facility.
“The completion of this facility is a testament to the state of the industry—shifting from R&D into commercialization,” stated Adam Goldstein, founder and CEO of Archer.
ARC is built in close partnership with Stellantis. At the new manufacturing facility, the companies plan to mass-produce its all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft – Midnight – which is designed to offer passengers a sustainable, low-noise and safe alternative to ground transportation in congested cities around the world.
Stellantis is contributing capital, advanced manufacturing technology and expertise and experienced personnel with the goal of scaling this facility to 650 aircraft annually 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.
Archer is now working to complete the tooling load-in for the initial manufacturing line at this facility. Production is planned to begin in early 2025, with the goal of ramping to a rate of two aircraft per month by the end of the year.
