Wall Street Breakfast Joby makes rush hour fly by
Nov 7, 2025
Joby and Blade are set to revolutionize commuting with 12-minute helicopter flights linking Manhattan to its suburbs. Meanwhile, the U.S. has blocked Nvidia's scaled-down AI chip sales to China, stirring controversy. In corporate news, Tesla shareholders backed Elon Musk's ambitious $1 trillion pay package tied to performance goals. Airbnb saw a surge despite missing Q3 estimates, while Archer Aviation faced challenges with wider losses. The market is buzzing with movement from Peloton and updates on economic events are on the horizon.
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Short Commutes Via Air Taxis
- Joby and Blade will cut suburban commutes to under 15 minutes by launching 12-minute helicopter flights from Manhattan to Westchester and nearby towns.
- Fares start at $125 with a commuter pass and will shift to zero-emission Joby aircraft once FAA approves them.
Compare Passes Before Buying
- Consider a Blade commuter pass to reduce per-trip cost if you’ll use the service regularly.
- Compare weekly, monthly, and annual pass pricing against single-trip fares before subscribing.
Export Limits Hit AI Chip Sales
- The U.S. government has blocked NVIDIA from selling a scaled-down AI chip to China, limiting certain exports.
- NVIDIA is reportedly redesigning the chip hoping for a policy rethink while having provided B30A samples to customers.