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Could a $5,000 Bet on Joby Aviation Take Flight in 3 Years?
finance1 month ago

Could a $5,000 Bet on Joby Aviation Take Flight in 3 Years?

The Motley Fool argues that if Joby Aviation (JOBY) secures full FAA certification, launches its first commercial flights internationally, and scales production with partners like Toyota, its revenue could grow from about $53M in 2025 to roughly $435M in 2028 and $870M in 2029. Using valuation multiples of 16–20x sales, the stock could push its market cap from the current roughly $6.8B toward $14–$17B by 2029, yielding a potential triple- to quadruple-sized return on a $5,000 investment. However, profitability remains uncertain, insiders have sold shares, and dilution is ongoing, making Joby a high-risk, speculative play despite its competitive eVTOL advantages and strong backing from Toyota, Delta, and Uber.

via Yahoo Finance|
#evtol#faa-certification#finance
Archer Aviation Deepens Q2 Loss to $263M While Advancing FAA Certification
business1 month ago

Archer Aviation Deepens Q2 Loss to $263M While Advancing FAA Certification

Archer Aviation reported Q2 revenue of $5.0 million, above the roughly $1.9 million expected by analysts, but the loss widened to $263.2 million from $217.7 million as operating expenses rose for flight testing, certification, Midnight production, and ZEE, its aviation AI model. Adjusted EBITDA came in at a $177.1 million loss. The company ended the quarter with about $1.56 billion in cash and equivalents, down about $215 million as it funded operations and bought a Hawthorne fixed-base operator. For Q3, Archer guided to an adjusted EBITDA loss of $170 million to $200 million. On the FAA front, Archer completed piloted Midnight city-to-city flights (Salinas–Monterey) and said Midnight remains in the final phase of FAA type certification, with a fully accepted means of compliance and FAA approval of its quality management system, enabling FAA-creditable aircraft.

via Yahoo Finance|
#achr#archer-aviation#business
FAA Clears Boeing 737 MAX 7, Ending a Years-Long Wait
business2 months ago

FAA Clears Boeing 737 MAX 7, Ending a Years-Long Wait

The FAA certified Boeing’s smallest MAX model, the 737 MAX 7, after years of delays and safety upgrades (updated flight-control software, alerting, and a redesigned engine anti-ice system). Airlines can begin passenger service once schedules are adjusted, though ramp-up may take months. Boeing has about 40 MAX-7/MAX-10 aircraft built, and the certification could improve cash flow and production as it also pursues the MAX 10 and 777X. Boeing’s stock rose about 5% on the news.

via cnbc.com|
#737-max-7#aviation#boeing
DoorDash launches in-house drone-delivery network after FAA approval
technology2 months ago

DoorDash launches in-house drone-delivery network after FAA approval

DoorDash unveiled its own in-house drone-delivery program, DoorDash Air, after receiving FAA certification to operate commercial drone deliveries in the U.S. Developed by DoorDash Labs, the initiative will be integrated into the delivery app and aims to augment its multi-modal network with autonomous aircraft, though no timeline for full deployment was announced. The company will continue collaborating with Wing and Flytrex while building its own drone infrastructure as part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on human couriers and broaden its logistics capabilities.

via CNBC|
#autonomous-delivery#doordash#drone-delivery
Beta completes first U.S. eVTOL test flights as flying-taxi push gains steam
technology3 months ago

Beta completes first U.S. eVTOL test flights as flying-taxi push gains steam

Beta Technologies announced the first test flights under the U.S. government’s eight-project eVTOL pilot program, using its ALIA eVTOL aircraft to transport manufactured organs between Maryland and Virginia for about 275 nautical miles. Beta participated in seven of the eight tests, highlighting regulatory momentum toward FAA certification, with passenger certification targeted for 2028 (and 2027 for its conventional takeoff/landing craft). The broader eVTOL sector faces ongoing certification delays and market volatility.

via CNBC|
#beta-technologies#evtol#faa-certification
New York runs a test flight for electric air taxis linking Manhattan to JFK
technology5 months ago

New York runs a test flight for electric air taxis linking Manhattan to JFK

Joby Aviation kicked off a 10-day FAA-backed eVTOL pilot in New York City, conducting demonstration flights between Manhattan heliports and JFK to explore five-seat electric air taxis that could shuttle riders in under 10 minutes. The effort, which involves Blade, Delta, and Uber partnerships, aims to inform future regulations and certification as urban air mobility expands globally.

via CNN|
#evtol#faa-certification#jfk-airport
US to Trial Urban Air Taxis Across Eight Regions This Summer
technology7 months ago

US to Trial Urban Air Taxis Across Eight Regions This Summer

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a three-year pilot program to test ultralight and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft—often described as 'flying cars'—in eight regions starting as early as June, carrying passengers and cargo before full FAA certification. Companies including Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies, Joby Aviation, and Electra will demonstrate aircraft that require little space to take off and land, potentially offering quieter, cheaper, and lower-emission options with some autonomous capabilities. The FAA stresses the program is to inform future standards and policy, not bypass certification, as the industry eyes a broader deployment by 2028 and competition with international efforts in China and Dubai.

via WIRED|
#evtol#faa-certification#flying-cars
Archer Aviation’s 2026 Loss Outlook Weighs on Shares as FAA Certs Loom
business7 months ago

Archer Aviation’s 2026 Loss Outlook Weighs on Shares as FAA Certs Loom

Archer Aviation reported a $137.9 million EBITDA loss on sales under $1 million and forecast a Q1 2026 EBITDA loss of $160–$180 million with full-year losses around $500 million on about $31 million in revenue; FAA certification could come as early as late 2026, and the company holds roughly $2 billion in liquidity, but the earnings miss and cautious outlook drove the stock lower, with mixed analyst views and targets, while profitability is not expected until 2029 as sales grow.

via Barron's|
#archer-aviation#business#earnings
Archer Aviation Cleared by FAA to Launch eVTOL Air Taxi Service
aviation2 years ago

Archer Aviation Cleared by FAA to Launch eVTOL Air Taxi Service

Archer Aviation has received a Part 135 air carrier certificate from the FAA, allowing it to operate conventional aircraft commercially through its subsidiary Archer Air. This certification is a step towards launching its Midnight eVTOL service in partnership with United Airlines, which has a $1 billion conditional order for Archer's aircraft. The arrangement will see Archer Air operating the eVTOL air taxis, with United providing financing and serving the flights to their passengers.

via The Air Current|
#air-taxi#archer-aviation#aviation
United Airlines Requests Pilots to Take Unpaid Leave Amid Boeing Delays
aviation-industry2 years ago

United Airlines Requests Pilots to Take Unpaid Leave Amid Boeing Delays

United Airlines is asking its pilots to take time off in May due to delays in receiving new Boeing planes, leading to a shortage of flight hours. The airline expects similar requests throughout the summer and possibly into the fall. The shortage primarily consists of Boeing 737 Max planes, including a new, larger model, and the FAA's increased scrutiny of Boeing is likely to further delay the certification of the Max 10. United is considering options to replace orders for the Max 10, and CEO Scott Kirby has been vocal about the problems at Boeing, seeking a meeting with Boeing directors. Boeing's CEO is set to step down at the end of the year as part of a leadership shakeup at the company.

via Yahoo Finance|
#aircraft-delivery-delays#aviation-industry#boeing
"FAA Clears Gulfstream G700 for Takeoff"
business-aviation2 years ago

"FAA Clears Gulfstream G700 for Takeoff"

Gulfstream Aerospace's new G700 business jet has received Federal Aviation Administration certification, paving the way for customer deliveries. The G700 can transport up to 19 people and features whisper-quiet noise levels, panoramic windows, and impressive range and speed capabilities. General Dynamics CEO Phebe Novakovic previously mentioned having 15 jets ready for delivery, and the highly anticipated jet made an appearance at the Singapore Airshow.

via Fox Business|
#business-aviation#business-jet#faa-certification
"United Airlines Demands Boeing Halt Production of Ordered Max 10s: Report"
businessaviation2 years ago

"United Airlines Demands Boeing Halt Production of Ordered Max 10s: Report"

United Airlines has reportedly asked Boeing to stop producing the 737 Max 10s it ordered and instead build Max 9s due to extended delays and uncertainty over certification. The airline is also considering purchasing Airbus A321s if the deal is economically viable. This decision comes amid increased scrutiny of Boeing following a recent incident involving a 737 Max 9 plane and reports of failed audits during FAA examinations. Boeing has announced additional compliance checks and audits to address quality issues in its 737 Max manufacturing processes.

via Fox Business|
#737-max#aircraft-orders#boeing
"Electric Flying Car Set to Revolutionize Commuting and Garage Storage"
technology2 years ago

"Electric Flying Car Set to Revolutionize Commuting and Garage Storage"

Doroni Aerospace is set to test its two-seat electric flying car, the H1X, by the end of the year, with plans to deliver units to clients by 2025 pending R&D, production, and FAA certification. The aircraft, designed for urban air mobility, features four ducted fans for lift and forward propulsion, and is aiming for FAA certification as an ultralight aircraft. Priced between $300,000 and $400,000, the H1X has 450 pre-orders and is designed to fit in a two-car garage, with plans to eventually produce seven units per day.

via Robb Report|
#doroni-aerospace#electric-flying-car#evtol