Acquiring Company
Archer Aviation
Acquired Company
Wisk Aero and Skyports Infrastructure
San JoseManufacturingAdvertisingTransportationAerospaceDescription
Archer Aviation Inc. has acquired Boeing's subsidiaries Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Insitu. This strategic move aims to enhance capabilities in autonomy and eVTOL aircraft. The transaction is designed to foster innovation in urban air mobility solutions. Boeing will also invest in Archer and collaborate closely going forward.
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Who acquired Wisk Aero and Skyports Infrastructure?
Wisk Aero and Skyports Infrastructure was acquired by Archer Aviation, based in San Jose. The deal was reported on August 10, 2026. Archer Aviation Inc. is a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, dedicated to designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for use in urban air mobility networks. Archer Aviation is publicly traded (ACHR) and operates in Manufacturing.
When did Archer Aviation acquire Wisk Aero and Skyports Infrastructure?
Archer Aviation's acquisition of Wisk Aero and Skyports Infrastructure was reported on August 10, 2026. Archer Aviation Inc. has acquired Boeing's subsidiaries Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Insitu. This strategic move aims to enhance capabilities in autonomy and eVTOL aircraft. The transaction is designed to foster innovation in urban air mobility solutions. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Wisk Aero and Skyports Infrastructure do?
Wisk Aero is a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the US. Skyports Infrastructure is the leader in vertiport infrastructure for the AAM industry. It is privately held.