- Selection follows FAA’s mandate that Safety Management Systems (SMS) are mandatory for all part 135 operators
- Archer’s early adoption of Safety Management System demonstrates company’s dedication to the highest levels of safety with proactive compliance with FAA requirements
- The ProSafeT platform will provide Archer with extensive safety reporting, assurance, and risk assessment to support its operations
SANTA CLARA, CA, June 05, 2024 – Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced its selection of ProDIGIQ’s ProSafeT Safety Management System (SMS) for its current and upcoming air taxi operations. This move comes after a recent FAA ruling requiring all part 135 commuter and on-demand operators to implement an SMS within three years and is another example of Archer’s progress toward commencing commercial operations of one of the world’s first electric air taxi airlines. ProSafeT will equip Archer with its Safety Reporting, Safety Assurance, and Safety Risk Assessment/Management Modules, as well as an Offline Safety Reporting Mobile App.
“The recent mandate by the FAA for an SMS with charter airlines, commuter airlines, and air tour operators reaffirms the critical role safety and Safety Management Systems play in aviation, a commitment shared by Archer. We are pleased to have selected the best-in-class Safety Management System that fully complies with this regulation to ensure safety and quality remains at the forefront as we prepare for the commercial launch of Midnight,” said Archer Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer, Billy Nolen.
After announcing its collaboration with Archer Aviation, ProDIGIQ’s CEO, Arpit Malaviya, emphasized the significance of advancing aviation safety globally. Developed in 2016 through a public-private partnership with the FAA and a consortium of airlines, ProSafeT meets and exceeds all compliance for its aviation clients, fostering a culture of safety excellence within operations.
The ProSafeT platform is exclusive to the aviation industry and 100% designed, built, and supported in the USA to provide unparalleled quality and customer service. After almost one decade in the market, ProSafeT has established itself as a mature and comprehensive software partner to a variety of aviation clients.
Tom Anderson, COO of Airline Operations at Archer, stated, “At Archer, safety is not just a regulatory requirement, it is our top priority across every part of our business. The integration of ProSafeT’s advanced SMS into our operations is a testament to our commitment to the highest standards of safety as we advance towards the commercial launch of our Midnight aircraft. This system provides us with the tools necessary to maintain and enhance our safety protocols, ensuring that every flight in our eVTOL aircraft is not only efficient but, most importantly, secure.”
Archer’s goal is to transform urban travel, replacing 60–90-minute commutes by car with estimated 10–20-minute electric air taxi flights that are safe, sustainable, low noise, and cost-competitive with ground transportation. Archer’s Midnight is a piloted, four-passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back-to-back flights with minimal charge time between flights.
