Heard on the desk: Archer Aviation has cleared the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for its planned acquisition of three Boeing subsidiaries — Wisk Aero, Insitu, and SkyGrid. The expiration satisfies a key antitrust condition. Closing remains subject to other regulatory approvals and is expected by year-end.

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