Boeing acquired robotic aerospace technologies developer, Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation, which will advance autonomy of Boeing’s commercial and military systems

Briefing

November 9, 2017

Briefing	Acquisition – Boeing announced acquisition of advanced autonomous aerospace technologies manufacturer, Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation, in October 2017, completing transaction in November 2017 Specialization – Aurora specializes in autonomous technologies for aerospace applications and vehicles, having produced 30 unmanned air vehicles since 1989 Commercial and Military Applications – Boeing to leverage Aurora’s expertise to boost commercial and military aircrafts' autonomy Terms of Agreement – Financial acquisition terms not disclosed; Aurora will independently operate as Aurora Flight Sciences, subsidiary under Boeing Engineering, Test & Technology
Accelerator	Drones, Robotics, Transportation and Mobility
Sector	Military and Security, Transportation and Logistics
Organization	Boeing Co.
Source	"Boeing completes acquisition of Aurora Flight Sciences," PR Newswire, http://www.prnewswire.com/; "Boeing to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences to advance autonomous technology capabilities," PR Newswire, http://www.prnewswire.com/; Maw, I., "Boeing acquires Aurora for autonomous technology capabilities", ENGINEERING.com, http://www.engineering.com/; AcceleratingBiz analysis
Original Publication Date	November 8, 2017

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