<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Archer Aviation successfully conducted the first test flight of its eVTOL aircraft, Midnight, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.</li><li>The test flight took place at Al Bateen Executive Airport in early July 2025 to assess the aircraft's performance and integration into local airspace.</li><li>Archer aims to offer commercial air taxi services in Abu Dhabi and other cities pending certification from aviation authorities.</li><li>The eVTOL features electric motors, fast-charging battery packs, and a handcrafted clay exterior, designed for efficient and quiet flights.</li></ul>

archer’s eVTOL midnight with exterior made of handcrafted clay takes first flight in abu dhabi

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