At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Archer Aviation announced a new phase in its technology evolution by integrating the NVIDIA IGX Thor platform into the development of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL).
AI technology applied to aviation
NVIDIA IGX Thor is a computing module with a secure architecture and real-time processing capabilities, specifically designed to operate in security-critical environments. The company will use it to optimize three key pillars:
- Predictive pilot safety: thanks to advanced sensing and real-time flight path analysis, pilots will receive earlier and clearer warnings.
- Seamless airspace integration: with enhanced routing logic and real-time dynamic flight planning.
- Autonomy-ready flight controls: combining NVIDIA hardware with the company’s proprietary control software to enable autonomous and semi-autonomous operations.
This collaboration with NVIDIA began in 2025 and is already being integrated into the company’s development process.
Hawthorne airport, base of operations
As part of its strategy, Archer will use the recently acquired Hawthorne Airport, located in downtown Los Angeles, as a launching point for this technology. The facility will serve as the operational hub for the future network of air taxis. air cab as well as a testbed for perimeter computing and AI systems applied to aviation.
From this location, not only on-board technologies will be validated, but also new capabilities that will make it possible to coordinate aircraft fleets, manage ground operations and optimize pilot training through AI simulations.
Beyond flight: AI in all areas
Archer plans to apply NVIDIA technology in multiple areas beyond the flight deck. These include:
- Intelligent manufacturing, with predictive analytics to reduce production failures.
- Fleet management, optimizing routes and operating times.
- Assisted training, with simulators that replicate flight conditions in real time.
According to CEO Adam Goldstein, the goal is to completely modernize the interaction between aircraft and global airspace, making aviation safer and smarter.
Towards a new era of air mobility
The use of AI in aviation is no longer a future vision, but a reality in the making. With this partnership, Archer takes a firm step towards operating autonomous aircraft in urban environments, transforming the way people will move in cities like Los Angeles.
By integrating NVIDIA IGX Thor into its operational infrastructure, the company positions itself as a leader in the race to dominate the future of urban air mobility. urban air mobility.
Source and photo: Archer