Archer has announced a partnership with Starlink to install SpaceX’s low-Earth-orbit satellite broadband on its Midnight flying taxis as the company prepares for commercial operations in the United Arab Emirates. The move will provide in-flight internet for passengers and secure, low-latency links for pilot-to-ground communications ahead of the UAE launch.
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Midnight Fleet to Get Starlink
Archer said the agreement will see Starlink terminals integrated into its four-seat Midnight eVTOL aircraft for testing and certification prior to commercial service. The company called the collaboration an industry-first between satellite broadband and an urban air-mobility operator.
Enhanced Flight Communications
According to Archer, the Starlink system will deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity during short urban flights — enabling passenger Wi-Fi and supporting real-time communications between pilots, engineers, and ground teams for operations and safety monitoring.
“Connectivity is a must-have feature for Midnight,” said Adam Goldstein, founder and CEO of Archer. “Starlink is uniquely built to deliver it. This collaboration will enable seamless, high-speed connectivity for our passengers and pilots.”
Pre-Launch Testing Underway
Archer has been conducting regional flight testing and said the Starlink installation will be part of pre-commercial trials ahead of planned flying-taxi services in the United Arab Emirates. Regional reporting confirms the integration is timed to support the company’s UAE launch preparations.
