Retd. Brig. Gen. Cristiano Tartaglione appointed Chief Operating Officer
Archer Aviation has announced the hire of retired Brigadier General Cristiano Tartaglione as Chief Operating Officer for its operations in the United Arab Emirates.
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a next-gen aerospace company designing and developing the key enabling technologies and aircraft necessary to power the future of aviation.
Its all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Midnight, is designed to replace 60–90-minute commutes by car with estimated 10–20 minute electric air taxi flights that are safe, sustainable, low noise and cost-competitive with ground transportation.
In the Emirates, the company is actively working with local partners and regulators to build the region’s first commercial air taxi network.
Developing operational infrastructure
Tartaglione will be responsible for leading Archer’s UAE-based operations, building and mentoring a local team, developing operational infrastructure and ensuring compliance with UAE aviation regulations.
Tartaglione, the former Italian Defense Attache in the UAE, brings over 30 years of leadership experience from the Italian Air Force, where he commanded multinational air operations, led advanced jet maintenance programmes and accrued more than 3,500 flight hours as a fighter pilot.
“My focus will be on driving operational readiness, regulatory alignment and long-term value as we launch safe and scalable air mobility services in the region,” commented Brig. Gen. (Retd.) Tartaglione on his appointment.
“His leadership and expertise will be critical as we aim to bring the region’s first commercial electric air taxi services to life, supporting the nation’s vision for futuristic and sustainable transportation,” remarked Dr. Talib Alhinai, General Manager, Archer Aviation, UAE
