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Soracle to Showcase Full-Scale “Midnight” eVTOL Model at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai— See and Experience the eVTOL Nearing Practical Use —

Soracle Corporation (hereinafter “Soracle”) will exhibit a full-scale model of “Midnight,” developed by U.S.-based Archer Aviation Inc. (hereinafter “Archer Aviation”), at Expo Vertiport of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (hereinafter “Expo 2025”), in hosting the event, Future Sky Experience.

At this event, visitors will have the opportunity to experience the appeal of “Midnight,” a large fixed-wing aircraft developed by Archer Aviation. In addition to experiencing the “comfort of the future” by sitting in the passenger seat, they will also be presented with a vision of how eVTOLs may operate in the Kansai region, where Expo 2025 is being held. This will allow visitors to see and experience the “eVTOL” nearing practical use.

Soracle aims to launch Japan’s first commercial operation of eVTOLs, and plans to conduct demonstration flights of “Midnight” in the Osaka-Kansai area in 2026. Visitors are invited to Soracle’s event, Future Sky Experience, to be held at Expo Vertiport this summer, to experience the first step toward realizing the skybound future portrayed in Sora Cruise (*1), the immersive theater experience which debuted with the opening of the Expo in April.

Smart Mobility Expo – Advanced Air Mobility Partner Program (*2)
[Event Name] Future Sky Experience
[Venue] Expo Vertiport Hangar, within the Mobility Experience
[Duration] Saturday, July 5 – Tuesday, July 15, 2025
[Exhibition Overview]
Full-scale model of “Midnight,” the eVTOL developed by Archer Aviation
Capacity: 5 people (four passengers + one pilot)
Dimensions: Approx. 10 m length x 15 m width (wingspan) x 4 m height
*Model to be displayed outside weather permitting
– Introduction of Soracle, vision of future operation, overview of eVTOL (exhibiting of panels and videos)
– Efforts by Archer Aviation to develop the vehicle, and more (exhibiting of videos)
[Duration] Approx. 50 minutes: Free exploration within venue
Registration required on the day to enter. Refer to the Expo 2025 Reservation and Lottery Guide for more details.
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/tickets-index/reservation/
Information on the event will also be posted on Soracle’s official X account (@SCL_official_jp).

Expo Vertiport within the Mobility Experience 🄫Orix Corporation

■Soracle Overview

Company name
Soracle Corporation
Line of business
Air transportation services based on eVTOLs (planned obtaining of permit)
Established
June 2024
Representatives
Yukihiro Ota and Toshihiro Sasaki
Shareholders
Sumitomo Corporation, Japan Airlines (JAL)
Address
Chuo City, Tokyo
Website
https://www.soraclecorp.com/en/

■Overview of Archer Aviation

Company name
Archer Aviation, Inc.
Line of business
Designing and developing the key enabling technologies and aircraft necessary to power the future of aviation
Established
2018
Founder & CEO
Adam Goldstein
Address
California, U.S.A
Website
https://archer.com/
Archer

■Overview of Archer Aviation’s eVTOL, “Midnight”

“Midnight” is a five-person (four passengers + one pilot), vectored-thrust, fixed-wing eVTOL created by Archer Aviation. This vehicle has established a solid track record in the United States, aiming to acquire type certification from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and other international aviation authorities. Commercial operations are planned in markets including the UAE (United Arab Emirates) starting in 2026.
[Performance] Maximum speed: 240 km/h. Range: 160 km. Maximum payload: 454 kg
[Dimensions] Approx. 10 m length x 15 m width (wingspan) x 4 m height