https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/techcrunch-mobility-the-shifting-flight-path-of-electric-air-taxisContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/techcrunch-mobility-the-shifting-flight-path-of-electric-air-taxishttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/techcrunch-mobility-the-shifting-flight-path-of-electric-air-taxis#u44733Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:50:14 +0000Boeing is selling three autonomous flight subsidiaries and taking a stake in Archer Aviation to focus on the physical AI future of aerospace and defense. Archer is acquiring a Boeing business valued at over $200 million, despite reporting only $6.9 million in revenue. The deal transforms former courtroom rivals into corporate partners. Archer currently holds approximately $1.6 billion in capital but has guided for a quarterly loss of $200 million. Bank of America analysts suggest this move may prepare Boeing for a larger strategic shift in the eVTOL sector.Why it mattersElectric vertical takeo