Safran and Archer Collaboration Produces Cutting-Edge Avionics Technology For Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Aircraft
21 Junho 2023 - 11:30AM
Business Wire
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Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today shared details of their
ongoing collaboration on cutting-edge avionics technology, which
kicked off back in 2021. This collaboration is focused on
delivering groundbreaking solutions to Archer that utilizes Safran
Electronics & Defense’s industry-leading components that have a
proven track record of safety and performance. The two companies
have initially focused their development and testing on Safran
Electronics & Defense’s ultra-compact avionics platform (UCAP)
flight control computer (FCC) and SkyNaute navigation system, which
are both used in Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft.
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Safran CEO Franck Saudo and Archer CEO
Adam Goldstein in front of Archer's Midnight Aircraft. (Photo:
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Archer’s use of Safran Electronics & Defense’s UCAP FCC and
SkyNaute navigation system is a key element of its goal of
achieving the most efficient path to certification. For Midnight,
Archer is focused on sourcing leading technology from world-class
aerospace suppliers with certification expertise. Safran
Electronics & Defense is a global leader in safety-critical
software and hardware for the aviation industry.
Equipped with a powerful multi-core processor, Safran
Electronics & Defense’s UCAP provides high-performance
computing capabilities, as well as high-integrity and safety
features. SkyNaute adheres to the safety and reliability
requirements necessary for certification by relying on mature and
proven technologies such as HRG Crystal (Hemispherical Resonator
Gyroscopes). This innovative navigation system achieves high
performance and integrity while providing a 35% reduction in size
and weight when compared to alternatives.
“The joint efforts between Safran Electronics & Defense and
Archer have fostered a close and strong strategic relationship,
with both teams working hand in hand to safely bring the Midnight
aircraft to market,” said Franck Saudo, Safran Electronics &
Defense CEO. “These successful achievements with UCAP flight
computer and SkyNaute navigation system help to pave the way for
the entry into service of Archer’s eVTOL aircraft. We look forward
to continuing to collaborate with Archer as we support their
certification program."
“Our collaboration speaks volumes to the confidence Safran has
in our path towards certification and commercialization in 2025,”
said Adam Goldstein, Archer’s founder and CEO. “Lending their
world-class expertise and support alongside our design and
engineering teams is a critical component to our success and
together we will redefine the future of air mobility.”
With a range of up to 100 miles and an expected payload of
approximately 1,000lbs, Archer’s Midnight is a piloted, four
passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back-to-back flights
with minimal charge time in between flights. Archer’s goal is to
transform urban travel, replacing 60-90 minute commutes by car,
with estimated 10-20 minute electric air taxi flights that are
safe, sustainable, low noise and cost competitive with ground
transportation.
Archer Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward looking statements regarding
Archer’s future business plans and product roadmaps, including
statements regarding the development, commercialization, and
timelines of its aircraft certification and UAM network buildout.
These forward-looking statements are only predictions and may
differ materially from actual results due to a variety of factors.
The risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ from the results predicted are more fully detailed in
Archer’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, available at
www.sec.gov. In addition, please note that any forward-looking
statements contained herein are based on assumptions that Archer
believes to be reasonable as of the date of this press release.
Archer undertakes no obligation to update these statements as a
result of new information or future events.
About Archer
Archer is designing and developing electric vertical
takeoff and landing aircraft for use in urban air mobility
networks. Archer’s mission is to unlock the skies, freeing everyone
to reimagine how they move and spend time. Archer's team is based
in Santa Clara, CA.
To learn more, visit www.archer.com.
About Safran Electronics & Defense
Safran is an international high-technology group
operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors),
defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a
safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more
environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a
global presence, with 83,000 employees and sales of 19.0 billion
euros in 2022, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or
regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed
on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and is part of the CAC 40 and
Euro Stoxx 50 indices.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international
company with 10,000 employees, built on proven expertise in
technologies that underpin sovereignty. By combining human and
artificial intelligence, the company develops the products and
services that empower aerospace and defense players to observe,
decide and guide. Safran Electronics & Defense also supports
fellow Safran companies by sharing its state-of-the-art electronics
skills and expertise.
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