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

Bloomberg • Leen Al-Rashdan

Archer to acquire Boeing’s Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid as Boeing takes stake in eVTOL company

Archer Aviation and Boeing have signed definitive agreements for Archer to acquire Boeing subsidiaries Wisk Aero, autonomous-systems maker Insitu and airspace-management company SkyGrid. Boeing will invest in Archer as part of the transaction, combining eVTOL development with autonomous flight and airspace technologies.

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Former rivals unite as Archer acquires three Boeing aerospace subsidiaries

Runway Girl • Becca Alkema

Press Release: Archer to acquire Boeing’s Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid

Also: Wall Street Journal, Urban Air Mobility News, Airline Economics, Boeing, Reuters and 4 more

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

Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing Boeing 737

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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

eVTOL UAV Development & Drone Programs AI M&A Defense Industry & Major Contractors Archer Aviation Boeing

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 acquire Boeing’s Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid

Also: Vertical Mag and Seeking Alpha

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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

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Airbus A320 Airlines Bayraktar

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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.

1 Source

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

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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

Supply Chain Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus

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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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, airwaysmag.com, Airline Economics and 3 more

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

Archer to acquire Boeing’s Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid as Boeing takes stake in eVTOL company

Former rivals unite as Archer acquires three Boeing aerospace subsidiaries

Press Release: Archer to acquire Boeing’s Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid

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 acquire 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

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

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

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

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

S7 Airlines 737-800 freighter overruns during landing at Norilsk

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

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

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