2026 isn’t that far away, and Archer has pushed out its timelines before. That’s partly because Archer is still working towards validating the safety of its eVTOLs and securing the necessary certification from the Federal Aviation Administration.
In the U.S., eVTOL companies need to secure type certification to approve the design of an aircraft, production certification to prove they can mass produce a vehicle that meets its approved design, and airworthiness certification to ensure an aircraft is safe for flying.