Teaming up with partners like United Airlines ( ), the move sparked visions of urban skies buzzing with Archer's Midnight aircraft, slashing commute times and emissions. Shares surged over 6% on the news, hitting fresh highs. But the cheering was premature. The program offers a framework for pre-certification tests, yet lacks firm timelines, funding details, or guaranteed slots - it's more roadmap than runway and Archer wasn't a confirmed participant.