Stellantis & Archer: World's First eVTOL Factory Grows

The Stellantis Group and Archer Aviation have announced progress in their strategic production partnership at the Paris Air Show 2023. The construction of the world's first large-scale production facility for eVTOL aircraft on an approximately 25-hectare site in Covington, Georgia (USA) is in full swing, it was reported. The automotive group recently increased its strategic stake by purchasing a series of Archer shares on the open market.

“The Stellantis and Archer teams are working tirelessly to ensure we achieve our goal of beginning the scalable production of the Archer aircraft by mid-2024,” stated Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares.

This cross-industry collaboration is a key pillar in taking a leadership role in shaping the mobility of tomorrow and offering free mobility in every way.

“Our goal at Archer is not only to achieve commercialization but also to do so on a large scale. Large-scale production is critical to achieving this goal,” stated Adam Goldstein, founder and CEO of Archer.

In the ramp-up phase of production, the goal is to leverage the respective strengths of both companies for a rapid scaling of aircraft production and thus implement Archer's commercialization plans. The facility is planned to be operational by mid-2024, with current efforts focused on manufacturing automation and component procurement.