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Archer Aviation acquires Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Insitu from Boeing
Boeing agreed to sell Wisk Aero, SkyGrid (airspace management software), and Insitu (drone maker) to Archer Aviation in exchange for a 16.5% ownership stake in Archer. The deal consolidates two rival eVTOL developers and ends a complex history that began with Wisk's 2021 IP theft lawsuit against Archer, which was settled in 2023 with a collaboration agreement.
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- Announcedjust announced
- Announced
- 2026-08-168 days ago
- Active for
- 8 days
Who’s involved
Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer. Midnight aircraft targeting FAA Part 135 commercial operations. Partnership with [United airlines](/companies/united-airlines) for up to 200 aircraft.
Wisk Aero is a Mountain View, California-based aerospace company developing self-flying, all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis. A joint venture between Boeing and Kitty Hawk Corporation formed in 2019, Wisk has completed 1,750+ test flights and received $450M in funding from Boeing. The company is developing its sixth-generation autonomous eVTOL aircraft, with CEO Sebastien Vigneron leading certification efforts. Former CEO Brian Yutko transitioned to VP of Product Development at [Boeing commercial airplanes](/companies/boeing-commercial).
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Boeing (NYSE: BA) is a US aerospace company producing commercial aircraft (737, 777, 787), defense systems, and space launch vehicles. Developing autonomous flight systems, MQ-25 Stingray autonomous tanker, and Starliner crew capsule. Major DoD and [Nasa](/companies/nasa) contractor.
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- SkyGrid · technology provider
- Insitu · manufacturer
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