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Electric Litigation In the Air

17 Aug 2025 | Abstracted from EVWorld.com

A U.S. appeals court reinstated an $81M judgment against Boeing for interfering with Zunum Aero, an electric plane startup it once funded. The ruling highlights tensions between Boeing's role as investor and competitor in advanced air mobility. Boeing's backing of Wisk Aero, which settled a trade secrets fight with rival Archer, further underscores conflicts of interest as aerospace giants shape the future of electric and autonomous flight.

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