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Archer completes construction of its ARC Midnight assembly plant in Covington, Georgia
Archer finished building its 400,000 sq ft manufacturing facility for the Midnight air taxi in Covington, Georgia, with production starting in early 2025. Stellantis, a major automotive manufacturer, will serve as the exclusive contract manufacturer, contributing capital, technology, and expertise to scale production.
- Plant received certificate of occupancy with tooling already underway at the facility
- Stellantis providing capital, manufacturing technology, production expertise, and personnel support
- Production target: two aircraft per month in 2025, scaling to 650 per year by 2030
- Marks the industry's shift from research and development into commercialization