In August 2026 Archer Aviation patented a cockpit control system designed for aircraft, allowing the inceptor and armrest to move between stowed and elevated positions.
Abstract
An inceptor assembly for an aircraft includes a support structure, an armrest being attached to the support structure, and an inceptor being attached to the support structure or the armrest. The inceptor, the support structure and/or the armrest are adjustable to adjust at least from a stored position to an elevated position on an elevating path and from the elevated position to the stored position on a stowing path.
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"summary": "Archer Aviation was granted a patent for an adjustable aircraft control assembly.",
"event_at": "2026-08-04",
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