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Archer Aviation, set to launch air taxis in the UAE next year, has announced a significant step towards this goal by recruiting and training pilots for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This initiative brings the company closer to making air taxi operations a reality in the region. Partnership with Etihad Aviation Training The US-based Archer Aviation has partnered with Abu Dhabi's Etihad Aviation Training (EAT) to identify and train prospective pilots for its Midnight aircraft. EAT, renowned for its comprehensive training courses for airport, pilot, and cabin crew staff, lists major carriers such as Etihad Airways, Wizz Air, AirArabia, flydubai, and Oman Air among its industry partners and customers. Significant Investments and Infrastructure Development In April, Archer Aviation secured multi-hundred-million dollar investments from Abu Dhabi aimed at manufacturing the Midnight aircraft in the UAE and establishing its international headquarters in the Emirates. These investments also support the construction of vertiports in key locations across Abu Dhabi, accelerating the launch of commercial air taxi operations next year. Efficiency and Innovation with the Midnight Aircraft Archer’s Midnight aircraft promises to revolutionise urban travel by reducing commute times from 60-90 minutes by car to just 10-20 minutes via electric air taxi. Designed as a piloted, four-passenger aircraft, the Midnight is capable of rapid back-to-back flights with minimal charge time between journeys. Local Expertise and Regulatory Compliance EAT will provide local expertise and guidance to ensure that pilot training meets the standards set by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and other local authorities in the UAE. This collaboration aims to establish robust training requirements for the new fleet of eVTOL pilots. Statements from Leadership Nikhil Goel, Chief Commercial Officer at Archer Aviation, emphasised the importance of pilot training for the success of the urban air mobility network in the UAE. "Training a fleet of pilots to operate our aircraft is a critically important part of our efforts to establish a thriving urban air mobility network in Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE. We will commence a thoughtful recruiting process and begin to train the first class of qualified pilots to operate Archer’s Midnight aircraft for commercial operations within the region,” he said. Captain Paolo La Cava, CEO of Etihad Training, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership with Archer Aviation. “We couldn’t be more excited to choose Archer as our first eVTOL partner to recruit and train the first class of electric air taxi pilots to fly Archer’s Midnight aircraft right here in Abu Dhabi as soon as 2025. We look forward to installing the Archer Midnight flight simulator in our facilities later this year,” he stated. #celebrity #bollywood #wealth #couple #moviestars #aishwaryrai #AbhishekBachchan

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𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲🧑✈️📈 The aviation industry is experiencing a dynamic shift, and the pilot job market is no exception. Let’s explore how increased competition is reshaping the industry and what aspiring pilots need to know. 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘇𝘆: • Air India and IndiGo’s colossal aircraft orders (nearly 1,000 planes collectively) signal growth potential in Indian aviation. • Walk-in interviews for cabin crew and roadshows for pilots have become routine as airlines expand their fleets. • Even Go First pilots, affected by the airline’s grounding, found new opportunities elsewhere within weeks. 𝗗𝘂𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: • IndiGo’s market share crossed 60%, with Tata Group airlines owning almost 30% collectively. • Questions arise: Will this lead to arbitrary practices, or will other airlines step up their game? Only time will tell. 𝗕𝗼𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: • IndiGo’s Airbus A320 dominance overshadowed the Boeing 737. • Jet Airways’ collapse and SpiceJet’s grounding impacted the 737’s presence. 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀: • Gradual rise in commercial pilot licence (CPL) issuance in India. • Efforts to address pilot fatigue underscore the need for flexible schedules. The skies are competitive, but opportunities abound for passionate aviators. Buckle up for an exciting journey in the ever-evolving pilot industry! #AviationIndustry #PilotLife #PilotJobs #AviationGrowth #AviationOpportunities #StarEducare #ManjotSinghBhasin

✈️Interglobe Partners with Archer Aviation To Launch Air Taxis In India By 2026 🇮🇳 InterGlobe Enterprises, the parent company of IndiGo Airlines, is set to revolutionize air travel in India with the launch of electric air taxi services by 2026. The venture involves a joint venture (JV) with US-based Archer Aviation to introduce 200 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft capable of carrying up to four passengers, akin to helicopters. This ambitious project, expected to cost around $1 billion, follows last year's Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two parties. The initial phase targets ferrying passengers between Connaught Place (CP) in Delhi and Gurugram in under seven minutes, with plans for similar services in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Archer Aviation's CEO Adam Goldstein indicated that fares for these flights could range between INR 2,000 to INR 3,000, with advanced discussions underway for regulatory certifications in the US and India. The move signals a significant shift towards addressing transportation challenges in urban areas and forecasts a booming global advanced aerial mobility market by 2030. Video Link:- https://lnkd.in/gvxRzbNk #interglobeaviation #indigo #indigoairlines #archeraviation #flyingtaxi #ferrypassengers #justlikehelicopters #evtol #verticaltakeoff #verticallanding #aviation #aviationnews #aerospace #airlines #adamgoldstein #federalaviationadministrator #faa #usregulator #dgca #eplane #bumbleebee #2026 InterGlobe Enterprises IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) Archer

Archer Aviation, a California-based company, is set to join forces with InterGlobe, the largest shareholder of IndiGo, to introduce electric air taxis in India by 2026. The joint venture aims to revolutionize transportation by launching electric air taxis with a range of 100 miles and a speed of up to 240 km per hour. Alongside IndiGo, Archer plans to partner with ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber to expand its reach in the country. The company expects to receive certification from the US aviation regulator by the end of 2025, paving the way for its launch in India. How do you think the introduction of electric air taxis will impact transportation and travel in India? #aircraft #electricvehicle #electricaircraft #airtaxi #indigo #archer #collaboration

eVTOL pilot training in Abu Dhabi 🚁 Archer has partnered with Etihad Aviation Training to recruit and train pilots for its Midnight eVTOL aircraft. Together, Archer and Etihad Training intend to engage with the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to establish an appropriate pilot training curriculum in the UAE. Find out more > > https://hubs.la/Q02y4mlx0 Archer’s Chief Commercial Officer, Nikhil Goel, said; “Training a fleet of pilots to operate our aircraft is a critically important part of our efforts to establish a thriving urban air mobility network in Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE, and Etihad Training is the premier organization to partner with on this front. As Etihad Training’s first eVTOL partner, we will commence a thoughtful recruiting process and begin to train the first class of qualified pilots to operate Archer’s Midnight aircraft for commercial operations within the region.” Read more on the Advanced Air Mobility International website. #mobility #transport #aviation #aerospace #evtol #advancedairmobility #training

Joby Aviation has formally applied for type certification of its eVTOL aircraft in Australia. Built upon a bi-lateral agreement between the Federal Aviation Administration and Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), the application, if completed successfully, will form the basis for commercial operations of Joby’s air taxi in the country. JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby, said: “With commercial powered-lift operations already considered in CASA’s regulatory frameworks, we’re pleased to be working with Australian authorities using a regulatory path to market that is actively being pursued by numerous countries around the world.” Australian vertiport developer Skyportz® has welcomed today’s announcement. Melbourne was earmarked for early air taxi operations by Uber Elevate five years ago when it added the city to Dallas and LA for proposed launch services.  “In Australia there is strong policy support for the development of AAM from our safety regulator, CASA, our Federal and State Governments,” said Clem Newton-Brown OAM, CEO of Skyportz. “What we have been missing since the departure of Uber Elevate is a serious commitment from any of the leading electric air taxi operators to enter our market, through local certification. This announcement by industry leader, Joby, is very exciting for the emerging local ecosystem.” Read the full article on our blog for more information. #AvfoilNews #JobyAviation #eVTOL #AirTaxi #UrbanAirMobility #AAM #AdvancedAirMobility #CASA #FAACertification #Skyportz #Melbourne #Australia #AviationInnovation #ElectricAviation #SustainableAviation #FlightCertification #UberElevate #ElevateOS #AirMobility #Aerospace #AviationNews #ElectricFlight

Archer Aviation receives FAA certification to begin commercial air taxi operations “One week after sharing plans to bring commercial eVTOL operations to South Korea, advanced air mobility developer Archer Aviation is touting a key milestone in the US. The eVTOL air taxi manufacturer has received Part 135 certification from the FAA – a vital certificate to begin commercial flights – and Archer is now one of two air taxi companies worldwide to confirm the receipt of one. Archer Aviation is a Santa Clara, California-based eVTOL developer that continues to pepper the public with milestones reached in both its native US and around the world. During a Q2 2023 call with investors last summer, Archer reported that its flagship Midnight eVTOL aircraft had received a Special Airworthiness Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration. This means the aircraft has met all FAA safety requirements and can begin flight tests. With (special) airworthiness certification from the FAA already in place and investments from big names like United Airlines, Stellantis and even the US Air Force, Archer has also begun expanding to new regions around the globe in recent years. In the fall of 2023, Archer announced plans to launch eVTOL air taxi services across the United Arab Emirates. This was followed by a deal to bring air taxi operations to India and bolstered plans in the UAE in a new deal worth an estimated $500 million. Just last week, Archer announced a new partnership with KaKaoMobility in South Korea to begin commercial eVTOL air taxi operations in the country by 2026. While those international expansions continue, Archer has moved one step closer to commercial eVTOL air taxi operations in the United States thanks to a new FAA certification. Archer Air is FAA certified, but its Midnight air taxi isn’t yet Archer Aviation detailed exactly what its latest FAA certification means for the sustainable air mobility developer. The company’s airline subsidiary, Archer Air, has received its Part 135 Air Carrier & Operator Certificate from the FAA, enabling it to begin operating aircraft commercially. Per the release: The Part 135 certificate signals that Archer Air has developed, and demonstrated to the FAA its adherence to, the necessary policies and procedures to begin operating aircraft commercially in accordance with the stringent safety and operational standards set forth by the FAA. Today’s achievement is another key step that demonstrates Archer’s work with the FAA continues to gain momentum as Archer is now one of two air taxi manufacturers in the world to have announced receipt of a Part 135 certificate from the FAA. While Archer Air is now certified for commercial operations, its Midnight eVTOL is not. Archer is still seeking Type certification for its eVTOL air taxi aircraft and said now that its Part 135 is in place”…continues https://lnkd.in/g3pmikGJ

Absolutely wonderful to see VTOL finally happening; could be future of aviation…. In my little experience of aircraft engine design; i always thought of the take offs and landings; plus Airports consume a lot of space and are extremely inefficient in terms of customer experience and management… with VTOL, hopefully long range aircrafts too, every city can have multiple airports and low cost infrastructure for movement. Plus saving fuel.

Mirabilia Icon| Airbus A321XLR receives EASA type certification The Airbus A321XLR powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines has received its Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), preparing the way for the entry-into-service of the new aircraft at the end of the summer. The Type Certificate was handed over by Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA to Isabelle Bloy, A321XLR Chief Engineer. Certification of the Pratt & Whitney engine version is slated for later in 2024. "Here comes the A321XLR, a differentiated product that brings new value to the market, expanding the possibilities for our airline customers and passengers. With its long range, the A321XLR enables a host of new direct routes, offering natural growth opportunities to our customers and the travelling public. It provides airlines with the efficiency of commonality inside the A320/A321 product range and its versatile cabin a range of service possibilities that are just unique. It is quintessential Airbus!”, says Christian Scherer, CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business of Airbus. “With the certification, we have reached a key milestone. The next step is to prepare the aircraft for its first commercial missions with customers worldwide. We look forward to working with XLR customers to support the integration of the aircraft in their fleets.” The A321XLR sits side by side with widebodies in an airline’s fleet. It introduces the flexibility to add capacity, to open new routes, or even to continue operating existing ones when demand is variable. All while burning 30% less fuel per seat than previous generation competitor aircraft, and at roughly half the trip cost of modern widebodies. The A321XLR’s new Airspace cabin will provide passengers long haul comfort in all classes. The first A321XLR completed its maiden flight in June 2022. This was followed by an extensive test programme involving three test aircraft. So far more than 500 Airbus A321XLRs have been ordered. MyGov India EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency Airbus Aircraft #airbus #mirabiliabusinessmagazine