Archer Aviation's 2025 Progress Was Real -- But the Hardest Part Still Lies Ahead

Archer Aviation made meaningful progress in 2025, but it's too early to declare a victory.Archer Aviation (ACHR 2.41%) entered 2025 carrying enormous expectations. The company sits at the center of the flying taxi narrative, promising electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that could transform short-distance urban travel. For years, investors heard about vision and potential. In 2025, Archer finally delivered something more tangible: execution.But while the company made its most credible pro ...