Archer Aviation selected for FAA AAM Integration Pilot Program spanning 26 states for Midnight eVTOL testing
[REGULATORY ACTION]Mar 9, 2026 · Archer Aviation · Archer Midnight · California
Failure Mode
REGULATORY ACTION
Event Date
Mar 9, 2026
Primary Entity
Archer Aviation
Robotic Platform
Archer Midnight
Jurisdiction / Location
California
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On March 9, 2026, Archer Aviation was named among the companies selected for the FAA's Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, enabling testing of its Midnight eVTOL aircraft across 26 states before full type certification. The three-year program allows Archer to prepare for commercial air taxi operations including Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics.
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Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/electric-air-taxis-are-about-to-take-flight-in-26-states/
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/electric-air-taxis-are-about-to-take-flight-in-26-states/
- Inspect Filing
https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/future-aviation-here-trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-and-faa-unveil-eight
https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/future-aviation-here-trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-and-faa-unveil-eight
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Archer Aviation selected for FAA AAM Integration Pilot Program spanning 26 states for Midnight eVTOL testing?
On March 9, 2026, Archer Aviation was named among the companies selected for the FAA's Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, enabling testing of its Midnight eVTOL aircraft across 26 states before full type certification. The three-year program allows Archer to prepare for commercial air taxi operations including Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on March 9, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Archer Aviation selected for FAA AAM Integration Pilot Program spanning 26 states for Midnight eVTOL testing?
Archer Midnight by Archer Aviation is the recorded robot involved in this incident at California.
Has anyone responded to Archer Aviation selected for FAA AAM Integration Pilot Program spanning 26 states for Midnight eVTOL testing?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Archer Aviation selected for FAA AAM Integration Pilot Program spanning 26 states for Midnight eVTOL testing?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.