Right, so, Archer Aviation (ACHR 4.24%). They’re building flying taxis. Which, honestly, sounds like something out of a particularly optimistic sci-fi film. Or a terrible idea. Possibly both. As someone who likes a steady income stream – dividends, you know, actual money appearing in my account – I’m looking at this with a very raised eyebrow. Because, let’s be real, a company promising to reinvent short-distance travel is either a genius or spectacularly delusional. And my money prefers the former.
Promises, Promises…
They initially said they’d build six of these ‘Midnight’ aircraft. No timeline, naturally. Because why be specific when you can just…vaguely promise things? Then it was “up to 10” in 2025. Then silence. Just…radio silence. They’ve delivered one to Abu Dhabi for testing, which feels less like progress and more like a very expensive demonstration. It’s like they started building a sandcastle, got distracted by a shiny pebble, and now we’re all pretending it’s still happening. It’s…a choice. And it’s making me nervous about any potential payout.
They stopped talking about their target. That’s a classic move, isn’t it? When you’re not hitting milestones, you just…stop mentioning the milestones. It’s infuriating. The aerospace industry is complicated, expensive, and heavily regulated, sure. But it’s also the sort of industry where you’d think they’d have a slightly better grip on, you know, building things.
Headwinds? More Like a Hurricane
Three big problems, apparently. Regulation is the biggest. Which, okay, fair enough. Nobody’s exactly rushing to approve flying taxis. But it’s a bit like saying, “We’re building a car, but we’re still figuring out if roads are a good idea.” Joby Aviation (JOBY 4.75%) is in the same boat, which is mildly comforting. Misery loves company, as they say. It’s a constant back-and-forth, trying to create rules for something that doesn’t really exist yet. It’s exhausting just thinking about it.
Then there’s the technology. Building something that’s safe, efficient, and doesn’t fall out of the sky is…challenging. And they need to do it quickly and cheaply. Which, let’s be honest, is asking a lot. It’s a bit like trying to assemble IKEA furniture while blindfolded. It’s going to end badly.
And, of course, there’s the money. They’ve got $2 billion in the bank, which sounds impressive until you realize how quickly that disappears when you’re building flying taxis. They’re raising cash by selling shares, which means my potential dividends are getting diluted. It’s the circle of life, I suppose. Except instead of lions and gazelles, it’s investors and…well, more investors.
A Gamble, Not an Investment
Look, Archer Aviation is high-risk, high-reward. It’s the sort of thing that might make you rich, or might leave you wondering what you did with your life. It’s best left to aggressive growth investors. The sort of people who enjoy a good adrenaline rush. I, personally, prefer a steady income stream. Something I can rely on. Like a predictable, boring dividend. I’ll be watching from the sidelines, thank you very much. And quietly hoping they don’t fall out of the sky.
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2026-03-21 19:12