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eVTOL M&A Archer Aviation Boeing

CNBC • Meghan Reeder, Phil LeBeau

Boeing sells three eVTOL subsidiaries to Archer for undisclosed stake

Boeing is selling three of its eVTOL subsidiaries to Archer Aviation in exchange for an undisclosed equity stake in the electric-aircraft startup. The transaction deepens the relationship between the aerospace giant and Archer while transferring Boeing’s eVTOL-related assets to the emerging advanced-air-mobility company.

The Air Current • Elan Head, Julie Johnsson

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

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Archer to buy Boeing’s Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid

Also: Vertical Mag and Seeking Alpha

5 Sources

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

eVTOL UAV Development & Drone Programs AI M&A Archer Aviation Boeing

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Bloomberg • Leen Al-Rashdan

Flying Taxi Maker Archer to Buy Boeing’s Autonomous Flight Units

By Bloomberg: Boeing Co. will sell several of its units that specialize in developing technologies for flying taxis and drones to Archer Aviation Inc. as the US planemaker focuses on its core commercial and defense units.

Wall Street Journal

Boeing to Fold Its Flying-Taxi Venture Into Rival Archer Aviation

Boeing

Archer to Acquire Boeing’s Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid; Boeing to Invest in Archer

Also: Airline Economics and rotorhub.com

5 Sources

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

Supply Chain Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus

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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

Middle East Airline Industry & Market Trends Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

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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

Frequent-flyer programs Satellite PaxEx Airbus A320 Lufthansa

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Starlink to debut on Lufthansa flights from August 19

By Air Data News: SpaceX satellite internet service will first appear on an Airbus A320neo as the airline group begins a Lufthansa has announced that its new onboard internet service based on SpaceX's Starlink satellite network will enter commercial service on August 19 aboard an Airbus A320neo .

AeroTime

Lufthansa to roll-out Starlink Wi-Fi with strict passenger usage rules

Simple Flying

1st Of 850 Jets: Lufthansa To Launch High-Speed Starlink WiFi On Airbus A320neo In 9 Days

Also: Aviation A2Z, travelingformiles.com, airwaysmag.com and aerospaceglobalnews.com

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2026-08-10T02:47:57.649342-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airlines Boeing 737

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

S7 Airlines 737-800 freighter overruns during landing at Norilsk

By FlightGlobal: Incident took place six weeks after aircraft from same carrier suffered excursion at Mirny. Russian investigators are probing an incident in which an S7 Airlines Boeing 737-800 freighter overran the runway at Norilsk.

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2026-08-10T03:02:51.019135-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Embraer

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

After record second-quarter revenue, Embraer raises 2026 financial outlook

By Air Data News: Embraer has raised two key financial targets for 2026 after posting record revenue for a second quarter, reflecting stronger profitability and cash generation during the first half of the year.

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2026-08-10T03:18:00.183012-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Air Astana targets zero GTF groundings in 2027

By ch-aviation: Air Astana Group expects zero aircraft groundings related to Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine issues in 2027, after groundings fell by around 60% year-on-year.

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2026-08-10T03:47:34.914180-07:00

Boeing sells three eVTOL subsidiaries to Archer for undisclosed stake

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

Archer to buy Boeing’s Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid

Flying Taxi Maker Archer to Buy Boeing’s Autonomous Flight Units

Boeing to Fold Its Flying-Taxi Venture Into Rival Archer Aviation

Archer to Acquire Boeing’s Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid; Boeing to Invest in Archer

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

Starlink to debut on Lufthansa flights from August 19

Lufthansa to roll-out Starlink Wi-Fi with strict passenger usage rules

1st Of 850 Jets: Lufthansa To Launch High-Speed Starlink WiFi On Airbus A320neo In 9 Days

S7 Airlines 737-800 freighter overruns during landing at Norilsk

After record second-quarter revenue, Embraer raises 2026 financial outlook

Air Astana targets zero GTF groundings in 2027

Flying Taxi Maker Archer to Buy Boeing’s Autonomous Flight Units

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

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

Archer shares surge after Boeing stake, electric aircraft subsidiary deal

Air Astana targets zero GTF groundings in 2027

Why Wizz Air sees upside despite short-term capacity pain

Why Wizz Air sees upside despite short-term capacity pain

Brussels Airlines shelves additional A330s, wet leased A220s

BALPA says it will work with Apollo to protect easyJet pilots after takeover deal

Germany Plans Fines for Airlines Over SAF Quota Breaches and Excessive Fuel Tankering

ATSB investigates Sydney Airport tarmac near miss involving Jetstar A320 and Qatar Airways 777

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Delta 757 returns to Atlanta and evacuates 199 passengers after cockpit fumes reported

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