Archer Aviation and NVIDIA Collaborate for AI-Driven Flight Systems
Archer Aviation has announced a groundbreaking partnership with NVIDIA to develop next-generation artificial intelligence technologies for aviation using the NVIDIA IGX Thor platform. Revealed at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, this collaboration marks a significant step toward AI-enhanced flight safety and autonomous operations for electric air taxis.
The partnership focuses on three core areas:
- Enhancing pilot safety through real-time predictive awareness
- Developing AI systems for seamless airspace integration with improved routing logic and dynamic flight planning
- Building autonomy-ready flight controls by pairing NVIDIA IGX Thor with Archer’s proprietary avionics software
Adam Goldstein, Archer’s Founder and CEO, explained that “NVIDIA’s AI compute capabilities and software stack give us the foundation to accelerate toward safer, smarter aircraft systems and modernize how aviation interfaces with the world’s airspace.” The companies have been collaborating since early 2025, with initial integration of NVIDIA IGX Thor already well underway.
Archer plans to debut its NVIDIA integration at its recently acquired Hawthorne Municipal Airport in central Los Angeles, which will serve as the operational hub for its planned LA air taxi network and a test bed for AI-powered aviation technologies. The collaboration extends beyond aircraft systems to include applications in manufacturing, fleet operations, and pilot training.
Source: Archer Aviation News