Boeing Sells Flying Taxi Venture Wisk and Subsidiary Insitu to Archer Aviation
Boeing is selling its flying taxi venture Wisk and its WA-based subsidiary Insitu to Archer Aviation, a California-based company.
Portland, OR, August 11, 2026 —
Boeing has announced the sale of its advanced air mobility unit, Wisk Aero, and its Washington state-based subsidiary, Insitu, to Archer Aviation. Archer Aviation is a California-based company also operating in the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft sector.
The transaction involves Boeing divesting its stake in Wisk, a company that has been developing autonomous electric aircraft for urban air mobility. Insitu, a manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems, is also included in the sale.
Wisk Aero, a joint venture between Boeing and Kitty Hawk (formerly Google co-founder Larry Page’s aviation company), has been a significant player in the development of autonomous flying taxi technology. The company has focused on creating electric aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing, with the aim of providing safe and sustainable transportation solutions for urban environments.
Insitu, based in the state of Washington, specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of unmanned systems for military and commercial applications. Its acquisition by Archer Aviation is expected to complement Archer’s existing technological capabilities and market reach.
The sale marks a strategic shift for Boeing as it continues to streamline its operations and focus on its core aerospace businesses. Archer Aviation, by acquiring Wisk and Insitu, is poised to enhance its portfolio and accelerate its progress in the rapidly evolving advanced air mobility market. Further details regarding the financial terms of the transaction were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Lauren Rosenblatt on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
