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flag South Korea and U.S. firm Archer Aviation launch urban air mobility with Korean Air buying 100 eVTOL aircraft for military and future commercial use.

flag South Korea has partnered with U.S. eVTOL developer Archer Aviation to launch urban air mobility, with Korean Air agreeing to buy up to 100 Midnight electric aircraft. flag The deal, part of a 2022 national strategy, begins with military use and aims to enable short-haul, zero-emission flights cutting commute times from over an hour to 10–20 minutes. flag The four-passenger Midnight aircraft, tested to 55 miles and 10,000 feet, offers quiet, cost-effective travel. flag Initial deliveries and government operations are expected later this decade, with broader commercial use planned. flag The collaboration marks Archer’s major international expansion and positions Korean Air to lead sustainable aviation innovation in Asia.

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