# Boeing to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences

Boeing plans to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences, a developer and manufacturer of advanced aerospace platforms and autonomous systems. The transaction is expected to close following regulatory approvals, with Aurora becoming a subsidiary under Boeing Engineering, Test & Technology.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-10-05
- Where: Manassas, Virginia, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: autonomous systems, unmanned air vehicles, electric propulsion aircraft
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Boeing](https://endata.com/companies/685.md) (acquirer)
- [Aurora Flight Sciences](https://endata.com/companies/27386.md) (target)

## Sources

- [boeing.mediaroom.com](https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2017-10-05-Boeing-to-Acquire-Aurora-Flight-Sciences-to-Advance-Autonomous-Technology-Capabilities), 2017-10-05: "The combined strength and innovation of our teams will advance the development of autonomy for our commercial and military systems."
- [aurora.aero](https://www.aurora.aero/2017/11/08/boeing-completes-acquisition-of-aurora-flight-sciences/), 2017-11-08: "Boeing completed the acquisition of Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation, a world-class innovator, developer and manufacturer of advanced aerospace platforms and autonomous systems."

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