Archer plans to participate in the White House's eVTOL Pilot Program to demonstrate safe, quiet, and scalable air taxi operations in collaboration with U.S. airlines like United and interested cities, aiming to accelerate the deployment of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in the U.S.
Archer has partnered with PT. IKN to deploy its Midnight aircraft in Indonesia, including an initial fleet and potential purchase of up to 50 aircraft valued at $250 million, aiming to establish air taxi services and explore additional uses like logistics and environmental surveillance, with collaboration on regulatory frameworks and infrastructure development.
Archer Aviation raised $850 million following a White House executive order to accelerate eVTOL aircraft deployment in the U.S., strengthening its liquidity to approximately $2 billion and positioning itself as a leader in the industry, with plans to expand operations domestically and internationally.
Nightdive Studios and Lucasfilm Games announce a remaster of "Star Wars: Dark Forces" for all consoles and PC, set to release on February 28th, 2024. Nintendo is rumored to be considering a remake of "Super Mario Bros. 3." Max premieres the trailer for the second season of "Julia," a Julia Child-themed series. Marvel Studios promotes its Halloween season titles on Disney+ with a new trailer. FXX unveils the official one-sheet for the series finale event of "Archer: Into the Cold," set to premiere on December 17th.
This week brings a slew of new fantasy TV shows, including Netflix's live-action adaptation of "One Piece" and the second season of "The Wheel of Time" on Prime Video. Hulu premieres the final season of "Archer" and the new ballet school fantasy series "Spellbound." Additionally, the final season of "Disenchantment" is released on Netflix, while Paramount Plus concludes its spy thriller "Special Ops: Lioness."
Air taxi startups Wisk and Archer have settled their legal dispute over allegations of stolen trade secrets, avoiding a jury trial. Wisk, a subsidiary of Boeing, sued Archer for allegedly stealing its trade secrets and infringing on its patents. As part of the settlement, Wisk will become the exclusive provider of autonomous flying technology to Archer if they pursue a self-flying aircraft. Boeing will invest in Archer's private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing, and Wisk will receive shares in Archer. Wisk hopes to launch an air taxi service within the next five years.
The Paris Air Show's first-ever Paris Air Mobility section showcased next-generation electric takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis, with leading sector companies Archer and Volocopter attracting enormous crowd interest. The event allowed the public to interact with emerging transportation they'll soon be seeing aloft and taking for their own inner-urban travel. The emphasis makers are placing on passenger comfort and flight information tailored to each trip was visible in the full-sized eVTOLs displayed.
The animated comedy series, Archer, will come to an end with its upcoming 14th season, which will premiere on August 30 on FXX. The show follows Sterling Archer as he navigates the changing landscape of the spy world. Archer has received 10 Emmy nominations with four wins, including one for best animated series in 2016. The cast includes H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler, Judy Greer, Chris Parnell, Amber Nash, Adam Reed, Lucky Yates, and Natalie Dew.
FX has announced that the animated comedy series "Archer" will return for its 14th and final season on August 30th. The show will begin its farewell with two episodes, with both available the following day on Hulu. Created by Adam Reed and fully owned by FX parent Disney, the series features a voice cast that includes H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler, and Judy Greer. Production is already underway on the final season, which joins the previously announced 16th season of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" on FX/FXX this summer.
"Archer" will end with its upcoming 14th season at FXX, which will premiere on August 30th. The show has been a cornerstone of FX's comedy lineup since its debut in 2009 and has received 10 Emmy nominations throughout its run. The new season will feature Lana at the helm of The Agency, trying to make money while making the world a better place. FX also announced premiere dates for other upcoming shows, including "What We Do in the Shadows" and "Justified: City Primeval."