Archer, BETA Technologies, and Macquarie Capital Launch ACES Initiative to Build eVTOL Charging Network at 250+ U.S. Sites

Archer, BETA Technologies, and Macquarie Capital Launch ACES to Advance U.S. eVTOL Charging Infrastructure

Archer Aviation, BETA Technologies, and Macquarie Capital have jointly announced the formation of America's Consortium for Electric Skyways (ACES), a collaborative initiative aimed at deploying electric charging infrastructure at more than 250 air taxi sites across the United States within the next decade. Target locations include airports and vertiports in major metropolitan areas across California, Texas, Florida, and New York.

Clear Division of Roles Among Three Partners

Under the joint agreement, BETA Technologies will supply purpose-built aviation charging hardware at each site, utilizing the Combined Charging Standard (CCS)—endorsed by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and widely adopted across the industry—to ensure interoperability among different electric aviation original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Archer Aviation serves as the network's anchor tenant, providing near-term operational certainty in key urban markets through its plans to launch commercial passenger eVTOL air taxi services in those cities. Macquarie Capital will provide strategic advisory services, including arranging investment capital for site acquisition and subsequent infrastructure development.

Supporting FAA eIPP and White House Aviation Policy

The charging network will directly support Archer Aviation's and BETA Technologies' participation as designated partners in the FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), while aligning with the White House's broader push to secure global leadership in the commercialization of next-generation aviation technology.

Dan Edwards, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Transportation, stated: "The eVTOL Integration Pilot Program is about more than getting electric aircraft flying over American cities—it's about building the infrastructure ecosystem needed to support commercial operations. ACES is laying the foundation for America to win the next era of advanced air mobility by deploying more than 250 interoperable charging stations across eIPP markets and beyond."

Shared Infrastructure Model to Reduce Industry-Wide Costs

Archer Aviation Founder and CEO Adam Goldstein commented: "Electric air taxi services cannot scale without charging infrastructure. That's why we're building the backbone network that will power electric aviation in America for the next 250 years. We're deploying interoperable charging where we plan to fly—including in core eIPP markets—using industry-standard charging specifications that every operator can share, spreading costs across the entire industry. This is the right way to build the foundation for next-generation aviation and transform how Americans move through their cities."

The network operates on a shared infrastructure model, enabling multiple operators and use cases to utilize the same charging equipment. Archer will use it during peak hours for passenger air taxi operations, while BETA's customers will leverage it for cargo and medical transport. At major airports, CCS-compliant chargers will also be made available to airport ground support vehicles, creating a truly open and shared future airport infrastructure.

Farnborough Airshow Forum to Explore eVTOL Industry Outlook

Archer Aviation and BETA Technologies will both attend the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom from July 20–24. On July 21, from 12:00 to 12:45 BST (19:00–19:45 Taiwan Time), Archer Aviation will host a fireside chat at Hall 1 Outdoor Stand B020, featuring Archer Founder and CEO Adam Goldstein, BETA Technologies Founder and CEO Kyle Clark, and FAA Deputy Associate Administrator for Airports Dan Edwards. The discussion will explore the significance of this partnership for the future of the eVTOL industry and how it can establish a replicable development pathway for other markets.

For more information, see the official press release.

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