Archer's Midnight eVTOL Completes Historic Piloted City-to-City Roundtrip in California
Archer Aviation has achieved a major milestone with its Midnight eVTOL aircraft, completing the first-ever piloted city-to-city roundtrip flight. The historic journey took place between Palo Alto and San Jose, California, as part of the company's 'No Roads' tour. Piloted by Archer's Chief Test Pilot, the flight demonstrated the aircraft's capability for real-world urban air mobility scenarios. This successful 40-mile roundtrip is a critical step towards FAA certification and the planned launch of commercial air taxi services.
Official Source: https://uasweekly.com/2026/09/14/archer-midnight-completes-piloted-city-to-city-evtol-roundtrip-on-no-roads-tour/