Serbia Selects Archer Aviation As Preferred Air Taxi Partner For EXPO 2027, With Option To Purchase Up To 25 Midnight eVTOL Aircraft

• The Republic of Serbia is seeking to catalyze regional adoption of air taxis to drive technological advancement and job creation in the country.
• Serbia was selected to host EXPO 2027 in Belgrade, welcoming over 130 nations and millions of visitors. EXPO 2027 is set to transform Belgrade, leaving behind a legacy of new infrastructure, enhanced connectivity and a dynamic urban landscape that will benefit future generations. The country of Serbia plans to ensure air taxis are a key part of that.
• To support this effort, the Republic of Serbia has signed an agreement with Archer to showcase its Midnight aircraft within the country and has selected the company as its preferred air taxi partner for EXPO 2027.
• The agreement includes an option for Serbia to order an initial fleet of Midnight aircraft.
• In addition, Archer and the Government of the Republic of Serbia plan to explore further development work on industrialization, including rare earth magnets and critical minerals for batteries.

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR) today announced a partnership with the Government of the Republic of Serbia as the country seeks to play a key role in driving the adoption of electric air taxis across Europe. Under the agreement, Serbia has selected Archer as its preferred eVTOL partner and has the option to purchase an initial fleet of Midnight aircraft. The agreement provides for the purchase of up to 25 aircraft, in accordance with the applicable legal framework.

 

Archer Founder and CEO Adam Goldstein and Chief Commercial Officer Nikhil Goel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland with representatives from the Republic of Serbia.

The agreement was signed at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in the presence of the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, and Archer Founder and CEO Adam Goldstein, formally establishing Archer as Serbia's preferred air taxi partner.

This collaboration builds on Archer's already announced public-private partnerships to launch air taxis in other international markets, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, India, Japan and Korea.

As part of the partnership, Archer will serve as the official air taxi partner for EXPO 2027 Belgrade, which will take place from May through August 2027. Serbia plans to use the event as a showcase of next-generation transportation, demonstrating the benefits of advanced air mobility to the global audience in attendance.

Serbia was selected to host EXPO 2027 following a competitive international process and is expected to welcome millions of visitors from more than 130 countries. The event is set to drive major investment in infrastructure and transportation, leaving a lasting legacy for Belgrade and the broader region.