Archer Aviation (US:ACHR) Yahoo Finance·2025-10-06 21:03Group 1 - Archer Aviation's shares increased by 15.6% amid a positive market trend, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% and the Nasdaq Composite up 0.7% [1] - The company showcased its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Midnight, at the California International Air Show, highlighting its quiet operation at speeds of 125 miles per hour [2] - Midnight's recent test flights included reaching an altitude of 10,000 feet, moving closer to the expected full commercial flight in 2026 [2] Group 2 - A social media post from Archer featuring a Tesla vehicle sparked rumors of a potential partnership between the two companies [3][6] - Despite the excitement surrounding the potential partnership, Archer remains a pre-revenue company facing challenges in technology development and market demand for eVTOLs [4] - Archer Aviation has a market capitalization of nearly $9 billion, indicating that significant market demand will be necessary for its success [4]