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Archer Aviation Edges Higher After Short Report Questions Dubai Airshow Demo

Investors are watching UAE certification as the next catalyst for Archer.

Overview

  • Hunterbrook alleged Archer did not fly its Midnight eVTOL at the Dubai Airshow and said footage shown there was filmed at Al Ain, while disclosing a short in Archer and a long in Joby.
  • Benzinga reported Archer shares up about 2.3% to $7.03 on Friday despite the report’s claims.
  • Archer said it completed in‑country Midnight flight testing in the UAE on Nov. 13, with trials conducted at Al Ain Airport and nearby desert areas.
  • The Hunterbrook report also highlighted a new Joby lawsuit accusing Archer and former employee George Kivork of trade‑secret theft and inducement to breach contract.
  • Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an Overweight rating with a $13 target after the Hawthorne Airport acquisition, noting roughly $2.2 billion in total liquidity and plans to use Hawthorne as a Los Angeles hub.