O le mamanu Midnight Vaalele Eletise mo Pasese e Archer Aviation o se manumalo maualuga tele o le fa'ailoga mamalu 2024 A' Design Award Platinamu i le Vaega Tauva Mamanu Va'alele.
PlatinamuVa'alele· 2024
Midnight Vaalele Eletise mo Pasese
na mamanuina e Archer Aviation
Tagata Fa'atau: Archer Aviation
Manumalo o le A' Design Award Platinamu i le Vaega Va'alele
Manumalo Fa'ailoga Fa'amaonia
Fa'amaonia le Tulaga o le Fa'ailoga mo #154977Le Mamanu
E Uiga ia Midnight Vaalele Eletise mo Pasese
O Midnight o se vaalele eletise e faafoeina e se pailate, e alu i luga ma tulaueleele sa'o i luga, ua fuafuaina mo femalagaaiga i luga o le ea i totonu o taulaga tetele. E ave e le vaalele ni pasese se toafa ma le pailate e toatasi, ma e mafai ona lele i le mamao e oo atu i le selau maila. Ua faaleleia atili le Midnight mo ni malaga vave e sosoo mai le luasefulu i le limasefulu maila ma ni vaitaimi pupuu e toe faatumu ai le eletise. O loo faaaogaina mea faapipii carbon fiber i le tino atoa o le vaalele ina ia paleni ai le mamafa ma le malosi. O loo iai i totonu o le potu pasese se vaeluaga faatapulaa i le va o nofoa e faaali ai le igoa o le pasese, le nofoaga e alu i ai ma le taimi e malaga ese ai. O faamalama lautele atoatoa e maua ai e pasese se vaaiga i le taulaga o loo i lalo.
Le Fa'ailogaina
E Uiga i le A' Design Award Platinamu
O le A' Design Award Platinamu na manumalo ai Midnight Vaalele Eletise mo Pasese, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu e moni lava ona ese, matagofie ma mataʻina. O ē manumalo i le Platinamu o mea ofoofogia o le faatufugaga, o molimau o tapulaʻa o le mafaufau fatufatuaʻi, ma e faaalia ai le tomai faapolofesa e le mafaatusalia ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina nei mamanu e avea ma galuega sili ona lauiloa e faamatalaina ai le matagofie o le vaitaimi, saunoa i le manuia o le sosaiete ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Midnight Vaalele Eletise mo Pasese e faaalia ai se tulaga maoaʻe o le lelei ma e leai se mea e fesiligia, e faia ai e le lalolagi se nofoaga e sili atu ona lelei i ona uiga aogā ma taua. Midnight Vaalele Eletise mo Pasese o se galuega na manumalo i le A' Design Award Platinamu e fafagu ai manaʻoga, faaosofia, faaoloa ai le fiafia, ma tupu ai le fiafia tele.
I Tua o le Mamanu
Pepa Fa'asalalau
Fa'amaoniaga, sui o le 'au ma fa'amatalaga fa'atekinisi na saunia e le tagata mamanu.
- Uiga Fa'apitoa
- Archer is designing and developing safe electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with the goal to transform urban travel, replacing sixty to ninety minute commutes by car, with estimated ten to twenty minute electric air taxi flights that are safe, sustainable, low noise and cost competitive with ground transportation and with a range of up to one hundred miles, Archer’s Midnight is a piloted, four passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back-to-back flights with minimal charge time in between flights.
- Fua & Fa'apipi'i
- With a range of one hundred miles, Archer’s Midnight accommodates four passengers plus a pilot and is optimized for rapid back to back flights of twenty to fifty miles with minimal recharge intervals. Its distinctive design elements provide an unforgettable travel experience, seamlessly blending customer delight with the stringent performance and safety requirements essential for commercial airline operations. Notably, the aircraft’s iconic vertical nose light ensures immediate recognition, much like luxury vehicle emblems.
- Fa'ailoga
- eVTOL aircraft, aviation, transportation, urban air mobility
- Tekonolosi Gaosiga
- Archer's Midnight is an eVTOL aircraft that is set to revolutionize local travel for the everyday commuter through clean, affordable, electric flight. Archer is dedicated to reshaping urban air mobility, focusing on saving time for users in urban areas while utilizing design thinking to provide transformative travel experiences. In essence, Midnight is not merely an aircraft it’s a testament to Archer’s unwavering commitment to reshaping urban mobility while prioritizing safety, efficiency, and sustainability through the lens of world class design.
- Lu'itau o le Mamanu
- Unlike the automotive industry the skin of an eVTOL aircraft cannot be designed alone. The entire aircraft must be designed collectively with engineering and industrial design teams working hand in hand to achieve a final product that’s visually stunning while meeting the strict aerodynamics and weight demands required for the aircraft to perform at the level required. Combining world class design thinking with aerospace engineering is an arduous process. For the landing gear alone there were forty six versions created until the design met the required performance score from the engineering team.
- Su'esu'ega
- Archer’s collaboration with a pioneering aerospace composites manufacturer has resulted in Midnight’s remarkable balance between weight and strength. This partnership is evident in the extensive utilization of cutting edge carbon fiber composites throughout Midnight’s airframe, reinforcing its structural integrity and enhancing its overall performance. The ratio between its lean body and wide wingspan against its dihedral shape of the wings all contribute to a confident and inspiring design.
- Fa'aosofia
- Archer drew inspiration from the golden age of air travel. The experience of flying itself was an unforgettable one that thrilled passengers. It inspired a sense of exploration and unlocked new adventures that were previously unattainable. Midnight will revive this sense of adventure by applying design principles to the world of aerospace engineering.
- Umi o le Poloketi
- The project started in 2018 in Gainesville, FL before moving to Silicon Valley where Arhcer's HQ and flight test facility is. Commercial flights are planned to begin taking place in 2025. Midnight made its international exhibiting debut at the Paris Airshow in June 2023.
- Fa'agasologa o Galuega
- Midnight is a fusion of aerospace innovation and design, representing Archer’s dedication to providing a world class passenger experience while bringing their new technology to market. The aircraft's cabin experience is personalized with a partial divider between seats, featuring passenger’s name, destination and departure time. Furthermore, Midnight boasts full panoramic windows, providing passengers with an immersive connection to the city below, offering a unique and intimate experience.
- Sui o le 'Au
- CEO: Adam Goldstein
COO: Tom Muniz
VP of Design & Innovation: Julien Montousse
Chief Safety Officer: Billy Nolen
Chief Commercial Officer: Nikhil Goel
Senior Director of Brand/Journey/Experience: Greg Warmsley - Fa'aaloaloga o Ata
- Image Credits: Archer Aviation
Video Credits: Archer Aviation
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