Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft could eventually replace helicopters on short-range flights, as they are quieter, greener and easier to land in crowded cities. Citing Fortune Business Insights, the article says this nascent market could grow at a 36.8% CAGR from 2026 to 2034. Joby Aviation (JOBY) is highlighted as a leading early mover: its S4 carries one pilot and four passengers, flies up to 150 miles per charge, and is closer than Archer Aviation (ACHR) to completing FAA certification, though the FAA has not yet approved its first U.S. commercial flights. If Joby becomes a vertically integrated air-taxi operator and revenue rises from $53 million in 2025 to $432 million in 2028, the article says a $5,000 investment could become $50,000 over the next decade. The major risk is a recession: Joby has burned about $100-$200 million in cash per quarter, its share count rose 13%, and total liabilities jumped 156% to $985 million at the end of the second quarter, while the stock already trades at ten times its 2028 sales and could be cut in half.
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