On September 30, 2025, Archer Aviation announced that its partner, Soracle—a joint venture between Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation—has been selected to lead the launch of air‑taxi services in Osaka Prefecture. The partnership will deploy Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft as the core component of Soracle’s fleet.
Soracle’s mandate is to establish a commercial electric air‑taxi network in Osaka, making Archer the only U.S. eVTOL manufacturer positioned to play a key role in Japan’s first large‑scale urban air mobility program. The agreement positions Archer as a primary supplier in a new, high‑profile international market, expanding its geographic reach beyond the United States and the Middle East.
The deal provides Archer with early revenue opportunities and operational experience in a mature aviation market, helping to de‑risk the company’s commercialization strategy. By securing a partnership with a major Japanese airline and a leading Japanese conglomerate, Archer gains a strategic foothold that could accelerate future sales and support its broader Launch Edition program.
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