Max Knoblauch6/9/25

Air taxi companies Joby and Archer Aviation take off on Trump’s executive order

Air taxi companies Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation are each up about 10% on Monday following President Trump’s recent executive orders set to boost their businesses.

The orders, issued after the bell on Friday, work to promote the US drone industry and restrict drone flights near sensitive or high-profile locations like oil refineries, amusement parks, and sports stadiums. They also establish a program aimed at speeding up the adoption of air taxi tech, built by companies like Joby and Archer.

It’s been a big year for the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) business. Joby recently announced a $250 million investment from Toyota, and Archer (already the “official air taxi provider” of the LA Olympics in 2028) announced an NYC partnership with United Airlines in April. Hyundai, Boeing, and Airbus are all also working on their own air taxi businesses.

Last week, Morgan Stanley estimated the air taxi and broader “low-altitude economy” could “eventually vastly exceed the size of today’s automotive market.” For now, the air taxis being built hold four passengers and a pilot.

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CART VS. GOLIATH

The economics of Instacart’s grocery delivery are pretty tight — AI might help, or hurt

AI proved to be a double-edged sword this week for Instacart, as the gains from a new ChatGPT integration were wiped out by an AI pricing allegation.

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A new pass to access American Airlines’ loyalty program will set you back $5,000

AA is doubling down on perks and partnerships, as the nonflying parts of the operation have become a billion-dollar business.

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Air taxi companies have mastered a crucial piece of technology: The press release

In a “tongue-in-cheek infographic,” SMG Consulting calculated the flight hours to press release ratio of US air taxi companies.

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WHO’S FLYING THE PLANE?

Pilot shortages might only get worse for airlines in years to come

Even with the IATA projecting record sector profits, more pilots reaching retirement age could cause turbulence.

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Max Knoblauch12/9/25

US plane maker Boeing delivered 44 jets in November, marking a 17% dip from October but a drastic recovery from its 13 deliveries in the same month last year amid its machinists’ strike.

Boeing, which closed its $4.7 billion acquisition of key supplier Spirit AeroSystems on Monday, has delivered 537 jets year to date in 2025, significantly ahead of the 348 it delivered last year. Earlier this month, the company said its recovery was “in full force” and it expects positive free cash flow in 2026.

European rival Airbus expanded its annual delivery lead in the month, handing 72 jets over to customers. The manufacturer has made 657 deliveries on the year so far, but recently cut its annual delivery target to 790 from 820 due to quality issues.

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