Archer Aviation has made a number of key hires to bolster its government relations efforts, and has opened a Washington DC office.

Archer successfully completes multiple battery pack drop tests; one of the most challenging tests it is set to face as part of FAA's type certification programme.

Stellantis has upped its interest in Archer by around 8.3 million shares. The automaker is to mass produce the Midnight aircraft, and construction on the first phase of a manufacturing facility will be completed this year.