Archer Begins Test Flights in Abu Dhabi

Archer’s electric air taxi just took its first test flight in Abu Dhabi

Archer’s Midnight test flight fast-tracks flying taxi rollout in Abu Dhabi and the UAE

Archer Aviation begins test flights in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi announces first successful test flight of ‘Midnight’ air taxi

Abu Dhabi has announced the successful completion of a test flight of eVTOL aircraft − called ‘Midnight’ by US-based Archer Aviation at Al Bateen Executive Airport. The test, conducted on Wednesday, July 2, evaluated the aircraft’s performance under local environmental conditions such as high temperatures, humidity, and dust—factors crucial to its future operation in the region. The trial, carried out with the support of the Smart and Autonomous…

Archer Begins Test Flights in Abu Dhabi

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Archer Aviation Conducts Air Taxi Test in Abu Dhabi

Archer Aviation has announced the successful completion of test flights for its Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi in Abu Dhabi. The test flights were conducted at Al Bateen Executive Airport in line with the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) strategy to advance smart aerial mobility solutions. The initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). The flight was witne…

Archer flies eVTOL in UAE ahead of commercial launch

Archer Aviation has conducted the first flight of its electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Abu Dhabi ahead of its eventual commercial launch in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).   Archer announced on July 2, 2025, that its aircraft, Midnight, completed the flight at Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) as the eVTOL developer looks to build real-world data about UAE-specific conditions.   Archer plans to expose Midnight to conditio…