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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.

Discovered 2026-08-10T05:02:58.009493-07:00 | 2026-08-10T05:02:58.009493-07:00

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The transaction would give Archer ownership of Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid, expanding its portfolio beyond eVTOL aircraft into autonomous systems and airspace management.
Boeing’s investment preserves a strategic relationship with Archer while transferring three subsidiaries to the flying-taxi company.
The combination links commercial advanced air mobility with established autonomous-flight and unmanned-aircraft capabilities, creating a broader platform for Archer’s growth.

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