Cantor Doubles Down: $13 Price Target on Archer Aviation as FAA Greenlights New Pilot Program

Wall Street's betting big on flying cars—again.

Cantor Fitzgerald just reaffirmed its bullish $13 price target for Archer Aviation, citing the company's inclusion in the FAA's newly launched advanced air mobility pilot program. This isn't just another regulatory hurdle cleared; it's a strategic runway for scaling urban air taxi operations.

Why This Move Matters

The FAA program fast-tracks certification pathways—cutting red tape that typically grounds innovation for years. Archer now bypasses traditional approval queues, accelerating their timeline toward commercial deployment. That means real revenue projections rather than theoretical prototypes.

Market Mechanics at Play

While retail traders chase meme stocks, institutional players like Cantor spot infrastructure bets—the picks and shovels of the next transport revolution. Their $13 target implies a 200%+ upside from current levels, banking on regulatory wins converting to airspace dominance.

Of course, in a world where 'disruption' often means burning cash faster than a jet engine, Archer’s progress offers something rare: tangible regulatory momentum. Because nothing makes financiers happier than government-approved moonshots—especially when someone else foots the R&D bill.

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Meanwhile, ACHR shares continue their recovery after a challenging 2025, so far, with a 4.23% rise yesterday, closing at $9.12.

New Step in U.S. Air Taxi Push

Meanwhile, Archer said it plans to join the federal eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, a WHITE House plan launched in June to speed up electric air taxis in U.S. cities. The Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration will guide the effort, which gives firms a way to run trial flights before full approval. Archer is now in talks with airlines and cities to conduct tests of its Midnight aircraft, with the goal of demonstrating safety, low noise, and scalability.

Trial runs could begin in 2026, and the company said the data will shape the next stage of growth. Chief Executive Adam Goldstein called the step a sign that the U.S. is ready to MOVE the sector forward. United Airlines noted its early bet on Archer and said the new plan shows why it backed the firm.

Is Archer Aviation Stock a Good Buy?

Despite the rough year for ACHR shares, Wall Street analysts remain optimistic about the company. Based on seven recent ratings, Archer Aviation boasts a “Strong Buy” consensus with an average 12-month price target of $13.14. This implies a 44.08% upside from the current price.