Archer collaborates with Elon Musk's Starlink to provide Wi-Fi service for air taxis

LootboxPhobia · 2026-02-27T16:52:29+00:00

Archer Aviation announces a partnership with Starlink to provide high-speed internet connectivity for its air taxi Midnight. The collaboration will enable Midnight to achieve stable network service during flight, supporting communication between passengers and pilots, while also advancing the development of future autonomous aircraft. This partnership is expected to promote innovation in the field of urban air mobility.

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2026-02-27 16:52:29

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Investing.com – Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR) announced on Friday that it will partner with Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, to provide high-speed internet connectivity for its air taxis, marking Starlink’s entry into the emerging urban air mobility sector.

Under the agreement, Archer will install Starlink’s low Earth orbit satellite internet system on its Midnight aircraft and conduct testing. The system aims to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity for Midnight’s air taxi operations.

Midnight is an electric, manned air taxi designed by Archer, capable of carrying up to four passengers, with noise and emissions lower than traditional helicopters. Midnight is equipped with redundant systems, including a total of 12 engines and propellers.

In addition to providing internet access for passengers, Archer plans to use Starlink to enable communication between Midnight, pilots, and ground engineering teams, supporting the company’s air taxi connectivity infrastructure. Archer and Starlink also plan to jointly develop connectivity solutions to support Archer’s future development of autonomous aircraft.

Unlike traditional aircraft connectivity solutions that rely on ground stations or geostationary satellites, Starlink’s low Earth orbit constellation can provide stable, high-bandwidth coverage at low flight altitudes and in densely populated urban environments where cellular networks are often unreliable. These features make Starlink particularly suitable for urban air taxis operating at approximately 1,500 feet altitude in cities and surrounding areas.

Archer founder and CEO Adam Goldstein said, “Connectivity is an essential feature for Midnight. Starlink has unique advantages to enable this. This industry-first partnership will provide seamless, high-speed connectivity and necessary amenities for our passengers and pilots.”

Archer aims to enable city-to-city travel in 5-15 minutes on Midnight. Starlink will provide stable high-speed connectivity throughout the entire journey.

This partnership comes as Archer awaits regulatory approval to begin commercial operations.

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