Archer Acquires Boeing Subsidiaries Wisk Aero, Insitu, and SkyGrid

Aerospace Archer Acquires Boeing Subsidiaries Wisk Aero, Insitu, and SkyGrid

2026-08-12 From Stefanie Eckardt | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

Boeing is selling its subsidiaries Wisk Aero, Insitu, and SkyGrid to eVTOL developer Archer. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Additionally, Boeing plans to take a stake in Archer, thus becoming a strategic partner.

Archer plans to acquire Boeing subsidiaries Wisk, SkyGrid, and Insitu.(Image: AI-generated) — Archer plans to acquire Boeing subsidiaries Wisk, SkyGrid, and Insitu.
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Boeing subsidiaries Wisk, SkyGrid, and Insitu are developing technologies for future autonomous flights that, combined with Archer's expertise in air taxis, UAS, and artificial intelligence, enable innovative solutions. The subsidiaries can collectively claim nearly two million flight hours. They are expected to contribute to a solid foundation in autonomy within Archer's AI platform "ZEE." This positions Archer to provide an end-to-end physical AI platform for commercial aerospace, defense, and air traffic management.

Boeing Plans Future Investments

Beyond the transaction, Boeing and Archer are entering into an agreement for collaboration and technology exchange, allowing Boeing to maintain access to Wisk's core autonomous flight technology for its current and future commercial and defense aircraft. The cooperation enables Boeing to secure strategic advantages through its involvement with Archer while focusing current and future investments on Boeing's core businesses.

Autonomy in Focus of Boeing Subsidiaries

Wisk develops, builds, and tests eVTOLs. The company has already conducted more than 1,700 flight tests. Over the past 16 years, it has developed various autonomy capabilities based on a flight control computer, a sensor suite, and a radar system. These are designed for certification in the civilian and potentially the defense market.

SkyGrid has developed a ground-based, aircraft-independent solution for air traffic management, providing the digital foundation for the future of automated airspace. SkyGrid enables safe integration, scalable automation, and coordinated traffic management, which are essential for commercialization across the aviation ecosystem.

Insitu has made a name for itself in designing, developing, and manufacturing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) used in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Its product portfolio includes high-performance, cost-efficient, robust, and VTOL-capable UAS as well as AI-powered software solutions.

GE Aerospace, in collaboration with NASA, Beta Technologies, and Boeing, conducted the first hybrid-electric flight at nearly 9,200 meters. (Image:GE Aerospace)

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