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Bloomberg • Leen Al-Rashdan

Archer to acquire Boeing’s Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid as Boeing takes minority stake

Archer Aviation will acquire Boeing subsidiaries Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid, bringing the rival air-taxi developer and Boeing’s electric aircraft venture under one company. Boeing will receive a stake of nearly 20% in the combined business, while Archer expands into aerospace and defense capabilities beyond urban air mobility.

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Former rivals unite as Archer acquires three Boeing aerospace subsidiaries

Reuters

Archer to acquire Boeing's Wisk and two units for near 20% equity stake

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2026-08-10T05:33:25.475691-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

FAA Issues AD for Boeing Jet Fuselage Cracks

By Flying Magazine: New airworthiness directive targets Boeing 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 models following reports of fatigue cracks near door cutouts.

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2026-08-10T07:03:04.288963-07:00

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CNBC • Meghan Reeder, Phil LeBeau

Archer shares surge after Boeing stake, electric aircraft subsidiary deal

By CNBC: Boeing is selling three of its subsidiaries to Archer Aviation in exchange for a stake in the eVTOL startup.

The Air Current

Archer to acquire Boeing’s Wisk Aero, SkyGrid and Insitu in all-stock deal

AeroTime

Archer to buy Boeing’s Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid

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2026-08-10T05:03:21.611755-07:00

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Business Traveller • George Gomez

Delta to Resume Seattle–Tokyo Narita Service After Seven-Year Hiatus

By Business Traveller: Delta’s Seattle–Narita return challenges Alaska Airlines, expands Tokyo capacity and tests whether Seattle can sustain five daily transpacific departures profitably.

Also: AeroTime

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2026-08-10T04:51:13.278149-07:00

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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Is drone maker Baykar about to launch a cargo airline? What we know so far

By AeroTime: Is Turkish drone maker Baykar about to launch a cargo airline? Reports suggest the company could soon be operating A321 P2F aircraft.

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2026-08-10T07:02:29.393709-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Sun PhuQuoc Airways sets out arrival timeline of ex-American Airlines A330s

By AeroTime: Sun PhuQuoc Airways has set out the timeline for the arrival of eight former American Airlines Airbus A330-200 aircraft that have been in storage since 2020.

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2026-08-10T07:02:30.583773-07:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

Airbus Delivers 67 Aircraft in July, Needs 90 Monthly to Reach 870-Jet Target

By AirInsight: Airbus delivered 67 jets in July, hitting 418 YTD vs Boeing's ~365. To hit its 870 target, Airbus needs ~90 deliveries a month through year-end.

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2026-08-10T05:48:17.593572-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

Turkish Airlines’ Capacity Growth Remains Capped as Markets Recover From Iran Conflict

By FlightGlobal: Carrier boosted international passengers in the first half even after initial demand hit following Iran conflict.

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2026-08-10T05:48:34.616306-07:00

Archer to acquire Boeing’s Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid as Boeing takes minority stake

Former rivals unite as Archer acquires three Boeing aerospace subsidiaries

Archer to acquire Boeing's Wisk and two units for near 20% equity stake

FAA Issues AD for Boeing Jet Fuselage Cracks

Archer shares surge after Boeing stake, electric aircraft subsidiary deal

Archer to acquire Boeing’s Wisk Aero, SkyGrid and Insitu in all-stock deal

Archer to buy Boeing’s Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid

Delta to Resume Seattle–Tokyo Narita Service After Seven-Year Hiatus

Is drone maker Baykar about to launch a cargo airline? What we know so far

Sun PhuQuoc Airways sets out arrival timeline of ex-American Airlines A330s

Airbus Delivers 67 Aircraft in July, Needs 90 Monthly to Reach 870-Jet Target

Turkish Airlines’ Capacity Growth Remains Capped as Markets Recover From Iran Conflict

Sun PhuQuoc Airways sets out arrival timeline of ex-American Airlines A330s

FAA Issues AD for Boeing Jet Fuselage Cracks

Delta to Resume Seattle–Tokyo Narita Service After Seven-Year Hiatus

Is drone maker Baykar about to launch a cargo airline? What we know so far

Boeing Sells Flying-Taxi and Drone Tech Units to Archer

Turkish Airlines’ Capacity Growth Remains Capped as Markets Recover From Iran Conflict

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