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• Leen Al-Rashdan
Archer Aviation will acquire Boeing subsidiaries Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid, bringing the rival air-taxi developer and Boeing’s electric aircraft venture under one company. Boeing will receive a stake of nearly 20% in the combined business, while Archer expands into aerospace and defense capabilities beyond urban air mobility.
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The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive covering Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200 aircraft after reports of fatigue cracking near fuselage door cutouts. The directive adds a compliance requirement for operators and highlights continued attention to structural integrity across Boeing’s commercial fleet.
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Archer Aviation will acquire Boeing subsidiaries Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid, bringing the rival air-taxi developer and Boeing’s electric aircraft venture under one company. Boeing will receive a stake of nearly 20% in the combined business, while Archer expands into aerospace and defense capabilities beyond urban air mobility.
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Archer Aviation will acquire Boeing subsidiaries Wisk Aero, SkyGrid and Insitu in an all-stock transaction, combining eVTOL development, autonomous flight and airspace-management technologies with a profitable defense business. The deal is expected to make Boeing Archer’s largest outside shareholder and expand Archer’s military and unmanned-aircraft portfolio.
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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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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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