ABU DHABI—Archer Aviation completed the first test flight of its Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft today at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi. The flight tested the aircraft’s performance under UAE-specific conditions—such as high heat, humidity, and dust—as part of Archer’s preparation for commercial deployment in the region.

Supported by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, the test marks a major milestone for Archer’s Launch Edition program with Abu Dhabi Aviation, which aims to establish air taxi services in the emirate.