Archer Aviation Inc. announced it will work with Starlink to bring “stable, reliable and high-speed connectivity” to its air taxis, marking, said the announcement, Starlink’s entry into the emerging air mobility category and an industry-first collaboration.

Under the agreement, Archer will install Starlink’s low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite internet system into its Midnight aircraft and conduct testing. The system is designed to provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity during Midnight’s air taxi operations.

Midnight is Archer’s piloted electric air taxi designed to carry up to four passengers while producing less noise and emissions than a traditional helicopter. Midnight is built with redundant systems across the aircraft — including 12 total engines and propellers — allowing Archer to target similar levels of safety as commercial airliners.

Beyond passenger internet access, Archer plans to utilize Starlink to enable communications between Midnight, pilots and engineering teams on the ground, helping to support the company’s air taxi connectivity infrastructure. Archer and Starlink also plan to work together to develop a connectivity solution that can help power Archer’s future development of autonomous aircraft.

Adam Goldstein, CEO of Archer, said, “Connectivity is a must-have feature for Midnight.” Starlink, he said, “is uniquely built to deliver it.” The collaboration, said Goldstein, “will enable seamless, high-speed connectivity and essential amenities for our passengers and pilots.”

Archer’s goal, according to the company, is to enable passengers on Midnight to travel across cities in just five to 15 minutes, dramatically reducing travel times compared with traditional ground transportation. Starlink will provide those passengers with consistent, high-speed connectivity throughout their short trips.