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2026
Archer Aviation to acquire Boeing's Wisk Aero, SkyGrid and Insitu subsidiaries
Boeing and Archer Aviation Inc. signed agreements under which Archer will acquire Boeing's Wisk Aero, SkyGrid and Insitu subsidiaries, adding a defense business with over $200M in annual revenue and operations in 35 countries. Boeing will also enter a collaboration and technology-sharing arrangement retaining access to Wisk's core autonomous flight technology and will take a stake in Archer.
2026
Archer to acquire three Boeing businesses
Archer Aviation is acquiring Boeing businesses Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid in exchange for equity. Boeing will take a nearly 20% stake in Archer. The transaction remains subject to closing conditions, including the expiry or termination of a waiting period required under US antitrust law; the companies expect it to close by the end of 2026.
2022
Wisk secures $450 million investment from Boeing
Wisk Aero secured US$450 million in funding from Boeing. The investment is intended to advance development of Wisk’s sixth-generation eVTOL aircraft and support a planned growth phase.
2021
Wisk Aero and Blade partner on electric air-taxi service
Wisk Aero and Blade Urban Air Mobility announced a partnership under which Wisk will own and operate up to 30 aircraft on short routes using Blade's private aviation terminal network. The agreement provides for compensation based on flight time and a minimum flight-time guarantee.
2021
Wisk Aero sues Archer Aviation over alleged intellectual property theft
Wisk Aero filed a lawsuit against Archer Aviation alleging trade secret misappropriation and patent infringement. The lawsuit seeks to stop the alleged use of Wisk’s intellectual property and confidential information.