Archer is building up its lobbying capability with the opening of a Washington, DC, regulatory affairs office. Former FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolan, who joined Archer last year, moves into a new role heading up the Washington DC office as Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer.
Lynda Tran will be bringing her Government affairs expertise in an advisory role. Photo: Archer
Joining Nolen is Lynda Tran from the Department of Transportation, where she was a Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Transportation and Director of Public Engagement. Tran will be acting in an advisory capacity.
Joining the Archer team from rival eVTOL developer Overair is Melissa McCaffery, who will lead activities at state and local level. Prior to Overair, McCaffery spent 10 years with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, latterly managing AOPA’s government affairs policy and advocacy efforts.
Melissa McCaffery joins the Regulatory Affairs team for state and local government lobby activities. Photo: Archer
“This strategic move is part of our proactive approach to progressing through the regulatory process here in the US as efficiently as possible so that we can help ensure our country continues to define the future of global aviation,” said Billy Nolen, Archer Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer. “Showcasing our leading eVTOL aircraft technologies to leaders in the nation’s capital will help bring to life our vision to transform cities by reducing traffic with safe, quiet electric air taxis.”
