Today, Archer Aviation announced a new partnership with Palantir Technologies Inc. to improve the software platforms that underpin air traffic control, movement control, and route planning as well as accelerate Archer’s manufacturing capabilities. Palantir’s Co-Founder and CEO described the collaboration as “setting the stage for a transformative leap in efficiency, safety and sustainability.”
The announced partnership has two primary focuses: manufacturing efficiency and smarter aviation systems. Archer will use Palantir’s AI-powered software, Palantir Foundry and AIP, to “accelerate the scaling of Archer’s aircraft manufacturing capabilities.” The pair also plan to drive innovation in next-gen software, elevating ATC, movement control, and route planning. As new aircraft enter the ecosystem, this progress will ensure safer and more efficient operations into the future.
Speaking on the announcement, Archer’s Founder and CEO, Adam Goldstein, said:
“While the aviation industry has an unmatched level of safety, much of the legacy technology supporting the industry has only incrementally advanced. AI and software present an inflection point that will shape the future of aviation. We’re proud to be partnering with Dr. Karp and the entire Palantir team to build the AI backbone for the next generation of aviation.”
While the European eVTOL market appears rocky with Volocopter and Lilium facing insolvency and Airbus pausing its CityAirbus NextGen programme, Archer is going from strength to strength announcing Abu Dhabi Aviation as the first customer planning to deploy Midnight.
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