Reuters
• Dan Catchpole
Boeing’s decision to sell Wisk Aero is being viewed by analysts as a targeted effort to exit a struggling, non-core air-taxi business rather than the start of another divestment wave. The move reflects the aerospace giant’s focus on its broader turnaround priorities.
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Boeing’s decision to sell Wisk Aero is being viewed by analysts as a targeted effort to exit a struggling, non-core air-taxi business rather than the start of another divestment wave. The move reflects the aerospace giant’s focus on its broader turnaround priorities.
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