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TRANSITION FLIGHT | Midnight has completed transition flight at a speed of 100+ MPH – taking off vertically, accelerating until it transitions from thrust-borne to wing-borne flight, cruising on the wing and then landing again vertically. Here are the key highlights from this milestone: ✈️ At ~6,500 lbs, Midnight... is believed to be one of the largest eVTOL aircraft to complete transition, which is critical to being able to carry commercially viable passenger payloads 2️⃣ Archer has now achieved transition with two different full-scale eVTOL aircraft which is well known in the industry as a very difficult milestone few companies have reached 💨 Midnight’s flight test program will now continue its progress with plans to fly simulated commercial routes to demonstrate the aircraft’s operational readiness, executing high-rate flight operations, testing additional flight maneuvers that will be used in commercial settings along with continuing to expand its speed and endurance flight envelope Watch the full, uncut video of the flight here: Learn more here:show more

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Archer2 years ago

Midnight's completed transition flight ✅ Check out the full, uncut video of the flight here:

Marcus4Real2 years ago

You keep doing what your doing and the skies the limit. Production, certifications, investments, contracts, evtol- (air)"ports" in smaller cities. This is the future, for me anyway.

Kepler Digitals2 years ago

Impressive milestone, @ArcherAviation! Completing transition flight with Midnight at 100+ MPH sets a new standard in eVTOL tech. Looking forward to seeing its commercial potential unfold. Congrats on this achievement! 🚁 #AviationInnovation

Tony Blighe2 years ago

Beautiful! I noticed the rear props were still running at 100mph. What was the reason for that? Did this flight have a crew on board?

49G2 years ago

This is really good! You guys and gals are doing exceptional work. Keep it up. ㊗️💯

Datini 🖼2 years ago

Go retweet my post!

BV_agung2 years ago

💕 !! 😎

DotEnergy2 years ago

Absolute perfection! Incredible technology.

Chris Allen1 year ago

Can't wait for next year!!!!

Brian2 years ago

This is incredible!

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