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UAE Regulator And Archer Move To Streamlined Approach for Certifying Midnight in the UAE
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, May 07, 2026--The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has transitioned Archer’s Midnight aircraft into a Restricted Type Certificate (RTC) program, advancing the regulatory path for the aircraft's entry into service in the UAE.
About this update from Archer Aviation Inc.
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