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

Archer Aviation will acquire Boeing subsidiaries Wisk Aero, drone maker Insitu and air traffic-management firm SkyGrid in an all-stock transaction pending regulatory approval. The deal would give Boeing nearly 20% of Archer, make it the largest outside shareholder and add a board seat, with closing expected by year-end.

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

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What Hype is tracking

Archer gains Wisk’s eVTOL technology, Insitu’s unmanned aircraft business and SkyGrid’s air-traffic-management capabilities in a single transaction, broadening its reach beyond electric air taxis.
Boeing is set to become Archer’s largest outside shareholder with nearly 20% ownership and a board seat, creating a significant strategic relationship between the two companies.
The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close by the end of the year; its all-stock structure avoids an announced cash purchase price.

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