Korean Air Signs MOU with Archer Aviation for Joint AAM Development

Korean Air signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Archer Aviation, a leading U.S. urban air mobility company, on the afternoon of the 20th at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025 venue to jointly develop a future air mobility (FAM) model. The photo shows key representatives from both companies taking a commemorative photo at the MOU signing ceremony, including Jin-kyu Lim, Head of Aerospace Business Division at Korean Air (third from left), Jong-seok Yoo, Vice President of Safety and Health and Operations Division at Korean Air (second from left), Heedon Park, Head of Management Strategy Division at Korean Air (first from left), and Adam Goldstein, CEO of Archer Aviation (fourth from left). Korean Air
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Korean Air announced on the 21st that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Archer Aviation, a leading U.S. urban air mobility company, to jointly develop a future air mobility (AAM) model.

The MOU signing ceremony was held the previous afternoon at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025 venue. Key representatives from both companies, including Jin-Kyu Lim, Head of Aerospace Business Division at Korean Air, and Adam Goldstein, CEO of Archer Aviation, attended the event.

Through this agreement, the two companies have agreed to jointly develop models that can expand the application of AAM technology, starting with Archer's piloted electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), "Midnight." The eVTOL models developed by the two companies will be primarily used for missions such as rapid supply of essential materials and personnel transportation.

Lim stated, "This agreement will serve as an important opportunity to proactively secure next-generation air mobility technologies not only for the private sector but also for the military and government."

Goldstein commented, "Korean Air is an ideal partner for Archer, as it possesses both expertise in the aerospace field and a strategic vision for the future. By combining the strengths of both companies, we will be able to provide AAM solutions optimized for Korea."

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