Archer's Air Taxi Reaches 125 MPH in First Human-Piloted Flight

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Chief Test Pilot Jeff Greenwood pushed the aircraft to speeds of 125 mph and heights over 1,500 feet, proving this isn't just science fiction.

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What's special about Midnight? It can take off like a helicopter AND use runways like an airplane - giving it major flexibility advantages.

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"Flying Midnight felt just like flying the simulator," said Greenwood, a former Marine Corps pilot with 13 years of experience.

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Would you trade your hour-long commute for a silent 10-minute flight? Midnight carries 4 passengers and recharges in just 10 minutes.

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At just 45 decibels - quieter than most household appliances - these air taxis could zoom overhead without disturbing neighborhoods below.

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The race is heating up - Archer plans to launch commercial flights in the UAE by late 2025 and Japan in early 2026.

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With over $1 billion in funding and partnerships with United Airlines, could Archer be the company that finally brings air taxis to your city?

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