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Archer Aviation partners with Starlink to power connectivity on Midnight air taxi
The partnership will integrate low-Earth-orbit satellite connectivity into Archer's electric air taxi.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Archer Aviation Inc. has announced a partnership with Starlink to integrate low-Earth-orbit satellite connectivity into its Midnight electric air taxi. Under the agreement, Archer will install a Starlink aeronautical terminal on its Midnight aircraft and conduct flight testing. Starlink's aviation terminals are designed to deliver broadband connectivity with low latency, supporting Archer's plans to provide high-speed internet access for passengers and enable operational data links between the aircraft, pilots, and ground teams.
Why it matters
This partnership marks Starlink's entry into the advanced air mobility sector, demonstrating the potential for satellite connectivity to power the next generation of urban air transportation. By leveraging Starlink's low-Earth-orbit network, Archer aims to provide a seamless, high-speed connectivity experience for its passengers and enable critical operational data links to support the development of its air taxi service.
The details
Starlink operates a growing constellation of thousands of low-Earth-orbit satellites at altitudes of roughly 550 kilometers, using phased-array antennas and electronically steered beams to maintain continuous links between user terminals and satellites overhead. Starlink's aviation terminals are designed to deliver broadband connectivity with latency typically in the 20 to 40 millisecond range, significantly lower than traditional geostationary satellite systems. In addition to passenger internet access, Archer plans to use Starlink connectivity for operational data links between Midnight aircraft, pilots, and ground-based engineering teams, including aircraft health monitoring, flight telemetry, software updates, and mission communications.
- Archer Aviation announced the partnership with Starlink on March 2, 2026.
The players
Archer Aviation Inc.
An electric air taxi company based in San Jose, California, that is developing the Midnight eVTOL aircraft.
Starlink
A satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX, providing broadband connectivity through a network of low-Earth-orbit satellites.
What they’re saying
“Connectivity is a must-have feature for Midnight. Starlink is uniquely built to deliver it. This industry-first collaboration will enable seamless, high-speed connectivity and essential amenities for our passengers and pilots.”
— Adam Goldstein, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Archer (militaryaerospace.com)
What’s next
Archer and Starlink plan to conduct flight testing to integrate the Starlink aeronautical terminal into the Midnight air taxi, with the goal of enabling high-speed connectivity and supporting future autonomous operations.
The takeaway
This partnership between Archer Aviation and Starlink demonstrates the growing importance of satellite connectivity in the advanced air mobility sector, as companies like Archer work to develop urban air transportation solutions that can provide a seamless and reliable connectivity experience for passengers and enable critical operational capabilities.
