
Shares of Archer Aviation Inc (NYSE:ACHR) are trading higher Thursday afternoon, near its 52-week high, likely lifted by a wave of positive developments for its chief rival, Joby Aviation Inc (NYSE:JOBY).
What To Know: Joby’s stock surged this week on recent news of an expanded manufacturing capacity, significant progress with Federal Aviation Administration certification and successful piloted test flights in Dubai. These milestones suggest the path to commercializing air taxis is becoming clearer and less risky, benefiting all major players.