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Archer Opens D.C. Office; Adds Key Policy, Government, and Regulatory Affairs Leaders Under Former FAA Chief as It Prepares for Commercial Launch

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Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) announces strategic hires and the opening of a Washington D.C. office to bolster government relations efforts. Former FAA Administrator Billy Nolen leads regulatory affairs, Melissa McCaffrey heads government affairs at state and local levels, and Lynda Tran joins as an advisor. The D.C. office near FAA and DOT headquarters will showcase Archer's eVTOL aircraft technology to policymakers. The company aims to transform urban travel with electric air taxis, advancing through the U.S. regulatory process for certifying its Midnight aircraft.
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) annuncia l'assunzione di figure strategiche e l'apertura di un ufficio a Washington D.C. per rafforzare le relazioni governative. L'ex Amministratore FAA Billy Nolen guida gli affari regolatori, Melissa McCaffrey è a capo degli affari governativi a livello statale e locale, e Lynda Tran si unisce come consulente. L'ufficio di D.C., vicino alle sedi della FAA e del DOT, esporrà la tecnologia degli aerei eVTOL di Archer ai politici. L'azienda mira a trasformare i viaggi urbani con taxi aerei elettrici, progredendo nel processo regolatorio statunitense per la certificazione del suo velivolo Midnight.
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) anuncia contrataciones estratégicas y la apertura de una oficina en Washington D.C. para fortalecer las relaciones con el gobierno. El ex Administrador de la FAA, Billy Nolen, lidera los asuntos regulatorios, Melissa McCaffrey dirige los asuntos gubernamentales a nivel estatal y local, y Lynda Tran se une como asesora. La oficina de D.C., cerca de las sedes de la FAA y el DOT, mostrará la tecnología de aeronaves eVTOL de Archer a los responsables políticos. La compañía tiene como objetivo transformar los viajes urbanos con taxis aéreos eléctricos, avanzando a través del proceso regulatorio de EE. UU. para certificar su aeronave Midnight.
아처 항공(Archer Aviation Inc., NYSE: ACHR)이 전략적 인사 채용 및 워싱턴 D.C. 사무소 개소를 발표하여 정부 관계 강화에 나섰다. 전 FAA 관리자 빌리 놀렌이 규제 사무를, 멜리사 맥카프리가 주 및 지방 정부 사무를 담당하며, 린다 트란이 자문으로 합류했다. FAA 및 DOT 본부 근처에 위치한 D.C. 사무소는 정책 입안자들에게 아처의 eVTOL 항공기 기술을 선보일 것이다. 이 회사는 전기 에어 택시를 통해 도시 여행을 변모시키고자 하며, 자사의 미드나잇 항공기 인증을 위한 미국 규제 과정을 통과하고 있다.
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE : ACHR) annonce des recrutements stratégiques et l'ouverture d'un bureau à Washington D.C. pour renforcer les relations gouvernementales. L'ancien administrateur de la FAA, Billy Nolen, dirige les affaires réglementaires, Melissa McCaffrey est à la tête des affaires gouvernementales aux niveaux étatique et local, et Lynda Tran rejoint en tant que conseillère. Le bureau de D.C., situé près des sièges de la FAA et du DOT, présentera la technologie des aéronefs eVTOL d'Archer aux décideurs politiques. La société vise à transformer les voyages urbains avec des taxis aériens électriques, progressant dans le processus réglementaire américain pour certifier son appareil Midnight.
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) kündigt strategische Personalentscheidungen und die Eröffnung eines Büros in Washington D.C. an, um die Beziehungen zur Regierung zu stärken. Der ehemalige FAA-Administrator Billy Nolen leitet die regulatorischen Angelegenheiten, Melissa McCaffrey führt die Regierungsangelegenheiten auf staatlicher und lokaler Ebene, und Lynda Tran kommt als Beraterin hinzu. Das Büro in D.C. in der Nähe der FAA- und DOT-Hauptquartiere wird Archers eVTOL-Flugzeugtechnologie den politischen Entscheidungsträgern präsentieren. Das Unternehmen beabsichtigt, den städtischen Verkehr mit elektrischen Lufttaxis zu verwandeln und schreitet im US-amerikanischen Zulassungsprozess für sein Flugzeugmodell Midnight voran.
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  • Former Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and current Archer executive, Billy Nolen, will lead Archer’s regulatory affairs team as its Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer
  • Former Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, and Director of Public Engagement at the US DOT, Lynda Tran, recently joined the team as an advisor and will play a critical role in supporting Archer’s regulatory affairs efforts
  • Former Director of Policy & Government Affairs at Overair, Melissa McCaffrey, joins Archer as its Head of Government Affairs, State & Local
  • Archer recently opened a Washington D.C. office near the FAA and DOT headquarters to support the company’s growing government relations efforts

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced today key strategic hires to bolster its government relations efforts and a Washington D.C. office opening. Former FAA Administrator and current Archer executive, Billy Nolen, is now Archer’s Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer leading Archer’s government affairs efforts and Melissa McCaffrey joined the team to lead its efforts at the U.S. state and local levels. Lynda Tran, former Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Director of Public Engagement at the U.S. Department of Transportation, has also joined in an advisory capacity.

Former Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, and Director of Public Engagement at the US DOT, Lynda Tran, recently joined the Archer team as an advisor and will play a critical role in supporting Archer’s regulatory affairs efforts (Photo: Business Wire)

Former Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, and Director of Public Engagement at the US DOT, Lynda Tran, recently joined the Archer team as an advisor and will play a critical role in supporting Archer’s regulatory affairs efforts (Photo: Business Wire)

Archer’s new Washington D.C. office is located at 500 L’Enfant Plaza near FAA and DOT headquarters and will include a display area where Archer will showcase its leading electric aviation technology to visiting policymakers and world leaders.

“This strategic move is part of our proactive approach to progressing through the regulatory process here in the U.S. as efficiently as possible so that we can help ensure our country continues to define the future of global aviation,” said Billy Nolen, Archer Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer. “Showcasing our leading eVTOL aircraft technologies to leaders in the nation’s capital will help bring to life our vision to transform cities by reducing traffic with safe, quiet electric air taxis.”

Prior to joining Archer, Melissa McCaffrey led Overair’s Government Affairs division where she headed their government relations and policy strategy, advocating at all levels of government for key positions on policies and regulations in support of the advanced air mobility industry. Before Overair, Melissa spent over 10 years at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the world's largest aviation membership association, where she held positions of increasing responsibility over her tenure with her last role focusing on managing their government affairs policy and advocacy. Mrs. McCaffrey holds a B.S. in Air Traffic Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and has been a licensed pilot for over 20 years.

Archer continues to tap Invariant, led by Heather Podesta, and JTR Strategies, led by Jenny Rosenberg, to lobby on key federal issues relating to commercializing the advanced air mobility industry. Invariant is the nation's largest woman-owned government relations firm headquartered in Washington D.C. Prior to founding JTR Strategies, Mrs. Rosenberg served for more than a decade in senior-level policy and public affairs positions, including at the DOT as the Acting Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs and as an Assistant Administrator at the FAA, and is an alum of the Senate Commerce and Appropriations Committees, and the House Oversight Committee.

Today’s announcement comes as Archer continues to rapidly advance through the U.S. regulatory process for certifying its Midnight aircraft, reinforcing its progress on the path toward commercial flight operations. Archer’s goal is to transform urban travel, replacing 60–90-minute commutes by car with estimated 10-20 minute electric air taxi flights that are safe, sustainable, low noise, and cost-competitive with ground transportation. Archer’s Midnight is a piloted, four-passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back-to-back flights with minimal charge time between flights.

About Archer

Archer is designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for use in urban air mobility networks. Archer’s mission is to unlock the skies, freeing everyone to reimagine how they move and spend time. Archer's team is based in Santa Clara, CA.

To learn more, visit www.archer.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward looking statements regarding Archer’s business plans and expectations, including statements regarding its aircraft performance and the timing of Archer’s development, commercialization, and certification of its eVTOL aircraft. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual results due to a variety of factors. The risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted are more fully detailed in Archer’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, available at www.sec.gov. In addition, please note that any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions that Archer believes to be reasonable as of the date of this press release. Archer undertakes no obligation to update these statements as a result of new information or future events.

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FAQ

Who is leading Archer's regulatory affairs team?

Former FAA Administrator Billy Nolen is leading Archer's regulatory affairs team as its Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer.

Where is Archer's new Washington D.C. office located?

Archer's new Washington D.C. office is located at 500 L'Enfant Plaza near FAA and DOT headquarters.

What is the goal of Archer's Midnight aircraft?

Archer's goal with the Midnight aircraft is to transform urban travel by replacing 60-90 minute car commutes with 10-20 minute electric air taxi flights.

Who is Melissa McCaffrey and what role does she play at Archer?

Melissa McCaffrey leads Archer's efforts at the U.S. state and local levels in government affairs.

What is the focus of Archer's strategic move in opening a D.C. office?

Archer's strategic move in opening a D.C. office is to progress through the U.S. regulatory process efficiently and showcase its electric aviation technology to policymakers.

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