Midnight makes its first test flights in the UAE, at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi

Archer Aviation/Midnight

Archer flew its Midnight eVTOL prototype for the first time in the UAE at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, advancing toward launching commercial air taxi service there. The flights came shortly after rival Joby began operations in Dubai.

• Midnight's first UAE flight at Al Bateen Executive Airport marks progress toward Abu Dhabi air taxi service.
• Tests follow competitor Joby's earlier operational launch in Dubai.
• Flight test program continues to de-risk the aircraft's 12-tilt-6 rotor configuration.
• Abu Dhabi is a target market for Archer's commercial air taxi operations.