“This partnership with Archer will accelerate Korea’s leadership in next-generation air mobility. By combining Archer’s industry-leading eVTOL technology with Korean Air’s five decades of aerospace MRO and manufacturing expertise and strong commitment to innovation, we aim to lay the foundation for the next generation of air mobility in the Republic of Korea.” Source: From comments made by Jin Kyu Lim, SVP and Head of Korean Air’s Aerospace Business, as Korea has been on the lookout for a ticket into the world of urban air mobility, and it has finally found it through a partnership with Archer Aviation. The deal includes Korean Air’s purchase of up to 100 Midnight eVTOLs, initially serving military purposes as it works towards industry-wide commercialization.
