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Archer Announces Plans for UK Engineering Hub, Hires Veteran British eVTOL Engineering Leader
LONDON, December 16, 2025--Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) today announced plans for a new UK engineering hub in South West England, a region with a long history in aerospace and defence. The company, through its newly established UK subsidiary, intends to build and grow a team in the country to support its work in the region.
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