Archer acquires Boeing subsidiaries Wisk SkyGrid Insitu

Archer Aviation Inc. signed definitive agreements to acquire Boeing's subsidiaries Archer Aviation — Wisk Aero, Archer Aviation — SkyGrid, and Archer Aviation — Insitu. The deal combines capabilities in autonomy, eVTOL aircraft, and unmanned aircraft systems to create an end-to-end physical AI platform for aerospace and defense. Boeing will take an equity stake in Archer and enter a collaboration and technology-sharing arrangement, retaining access to Wisk's core autonomous flight technology. The transaction is expected to close by end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals including Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period. Financial terms were not disclosed. Archer Aviation — Insitu is a profitable defense business with over $200 million annual revenue. The acquired companies have nearly two million combined flight hours, providing a substantial data base for Archer's ZEE AI platform.