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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.
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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.
Boeing and Rheinmetall are proposing the Australian-developed MQ-28 Ghost Bat as the Luftwaffe’s pathway to Collaborative Combat Aircraft capability, arguing that the unmanned platform could support operational concept development and initial capability by 2029, years ahead of a dedicated European system becoming available.
Cambodia and the United States plan to expand their aviation partnership following Air Cambodia’s US$3.2 billion investment in Boeing aircraft. The deal provides a commercial foundation for closer bilateral engagement while supporting the growth of Cambodia’s national airline and its future fleet strategy.
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Years of certification delays have left dozens of early-built Boeing 777X jets requiring extensive redesign before delivery. The setbacks are prompting Emirates and Lufthansa, among the program’s largest customers, to reassess whether they want those aircraft or newer-production examples instead.
The Pentagon revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s eligibility to access classified information and barred him from holding sensitive positions, alleging he disclosed classified details about Air Force One’s capabilities to the media. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced the action on Aug. 8, 2026.
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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 that made an emergency landing in Tel Aviv after losing roughly half its tail in a deadly collision over Iraq has been transported to Tinker Air Force Base, where it is now in a repair facility. The incident occurred during an Operation Epic Fury sortie.
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Airbus and Boeing are investing in alternatives to conventional autoclave processing as they seek to accelerate composite airframe manufacturing. The efforts signal continued focus by both major aerospace groups on improving production methods for composite structures and addressing manufacturing constraints.
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Ampaire has begun real-world hybrid-electric aircraft demonstrations in Utah, flying a modified Cessna Skymaster on a three-leg mission along the I-15 corridor between California and Utah. The FAA-DOT eVTOL Integration Pilot Program effort will test potential regional cargo operations, while Ampaire plans to convert Cessna Grand Caravans for freight and passenger service.
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