Machine Nation News Team
March 3, 2025 at 11:15:00 AM
Archer Aviation Received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification To Launch Its Pilot Training Academy
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) has taken a significant step toward its goal of revolutionizing urban travel with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granting its Part 141 certification. This milestone, awarded on February 18, 2025, during a ceremony at Archer’s flight test facility in Salinas, California, authorizes the company to launch its pilot training academy. The Part 141 certificate designates Archer as a formally recognized and regulated flight school, enabling it to train and qualify pilots for its upcoming commercial air taxi services featuring the Midnight aircraft. This is the third of four key FAA certifications Archer needs to launch operations, following its Part 135 Air Carrier & Operator Certificate (June 2024) and Part 145 certification (February 2024), with Part 142 still in progress.
The academy will build a pipeline of skilled pilots to operate Midnight, a piloted, four-passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for rapid 10–20-minute urban flights, replacing 60–90-minute car commutes. With a cruising altitude of about 2,000 feet and noise levels around 45 decibels—nearly 1,000 times quieter than a helicopter—the Midnight promises a safe, sustainable, and low-noise alternative to ground transportation. Archer’s progress positions it as a leader in the eVTOL sector, with plans to commence commercial services once Midnight secures its Type Certification.
Social Media Buzz (powered by X):
The announcement sparked enthusiasm on X, where Archer Aviation and its CEO Adam Goldstein celebrated the FAA certification. Posts highlighted the Part 141 milestone as a “key step” toward commercial launch, with one noting it allows Archer to “train and qualify pilots” for the Midnight aircraft. The buzz reflects optimism about the company’s trajectory, with users emphasizing the academy’s role in preparing for “safe, sustainable air taxi services” set to transform urban mobility in 2025 and beyond.
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Archer Aviation Press Release, February 18, 2025
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What is the Part 141 Certification?
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Part 141 Certification - An FAA designation for flight schools, signifying formal recognition and regulation to provide structured pilot training programs, ensuring high standards for safety and operational readiness.
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