Advanced Air Mobility: Bringing Air Taxis to Cities

Advanced Air Mobility will change aviation and cities for the better.

With the implementation of AAM into their airspaces, cities will experience increased mobility, reduced traffic congestion, improved economic activity, and more workforce and education opportunities. For aviation and transportation, it’s a whole new landscape
in the sky.

With the implementation of AAM into their airspaces, cities will experience increased mobility, reduced traffic congestion, improved economic activity, and more workforce and education opportunities. For aviation and transportation, it’s a whole new landscape
in the sky.

Attendee viewing the Wisk autonomous air taxi on display at a Houston Advanced Air Mobility event
City leaders in Houston examining a model of the Wisk autonomous air taxi
Passenger seated inside the cabin of the Wisk autonomous air taxi

Our collaboration with Wisk underscores Houston’s commitment to pioneer advancements that will shape the future of urban mobility.

By automating most elements of flight, we can eliminate many of the risks that come from human error.

By automating most elements of flight, we can eliminate many of the risks that come from human error.

John Whitmire

Mayor of Houston

Learn how AAM will benefit you and your community.

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Discover how we’re getting cities ready for what’s next in aviation.

Discover how we’re getting cities ready for what’s next in aviation.

Rooftop vertiport with a Wisk autonomous air taxi on the landing pad above a city parking structure
Rooftop vertiport with a Wisk autonomous air taxi on the landing pad above a city parking structure
Aerial view of a rooftop vertiport with Wisk autonomous air taxis parked on landing pads
Aerial view of a rooftop vertiport with Wisk autonomous air taxis parked on landing pads

We’re building the frameworks for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in the sky & on the ground.

We’re building the frameworks for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in the sky & on the ground.

The First Step: Vertiports

The First Step: Vertiports

Wisk autonomous air taxi parked at a vertiport apron beside an airfield control tower
Wisk autonomous air taxi parked at a vertiport apron beside an airfield control tower
Wisk autonomous air taxi on a vertiport landing pad at sunset
Wisk autonomous air taxi on a vertiport landing pad at sunset

We’re working with global partners to develop vertiport infrastructure using existing air fields.

We’re working with global partners to develop vertiport infrastructure using existing air fields.

Adding digital intelligence for 

safety, efficiency, 

and connectedness

Adding digital intelligence for 

safety, efficiency, 

and connectedness

Overhead view of a Wisk autonomous air taxi on a waterfront vertiport landing pad
Overhead view of a Wisk autonomous air taxi on a waterfront vertiport landing pad
Overhead view of a Wisk autonomous air taxi on a waterfront vertiport landing pad
Overhead view of a Wisk autonomous air taxi on a waterfront vertiport landing pad

Precision Landing Systems guide the aircraft to the correct spot and real-time Redundant Connectivity data keeps the aircraft and ground crew in sync.

Precision Landing Systems guide the aircraft to the correct spot and real-time Redundant Connectivity data keeps the aircraft and ground crew in sync.

Support on the ground

Support on the ground

Passengers waiting inside a Wisk vertiport terminal lounge with an autonomous air taxi outside
Passengers waiting inside a Wisk vertiport terminal lounge with an autonomous air taxi outside
Passengers waiting inside a Wisk vertiport terminal lounge with an autonomous air taxi outside
Passengers waiting inside a Wisk vertiport terminal lounge with an autonomous air taxi outside

Every vertiport is fully equipped with the infrastructure necessary to charge and cool aircraft, keeping operations running smoothly.

Every vertiport is fully equipped with the infrastructure necessary to charge and cool aircraft, keeping operations running smoothly.

The future of air travel elevates both people and communities.

The future of air travel elevates both people and communities.

Wisk autonomous air taxi at a vertiport landing pad beside a passenger terminal
Wisk autonomous air taxi at a vertiport landing pad beside a passenger terminal
Wisk autonomous air taxi flying beside a waterfront vertiport terminal
Wisk autonomous air taxi flying beside a waterfront vertiport terminal
Wisk autonomous air taxi flying beside a waterfront vertiport terminal
Wisk autonomous air taxi flying beside a waterfront vertiport terminal

AAM will create a cleaner and quieter mode of transportation for cities, turning underutilized air fields into potential economic hubs.

Download the white paper

AAM will create a cleaner and quieter mode of transportation for cities, turning underutilized air fields into potential economic hubs.

Download the white paper

Hello Houston!

Wisk is partnering with Houston to bring autonomous air taxis to the region.

Diagram of Wisk's community integration approach

Houston’s opportunities

  • One of the fastest‑growing metropolitan areas in the US

  • Increased population density

  • Surge of vehicles on the road

Photo of Houston highlighting growth and traffic challenges

How Wisk can help

  • Safer than driving

  • Time savings for commuters

  • Workforce opportunities

  • Sets Houston apart as a leader in the future of travel

Graphic of Wisk's benefits to Houston: safety, time savings, and jobs

Long term benefits

  • 8K–13K permanent new jobs

  • $9B–$16B GDP growth

  • $1.6B–$3.4B tax revenue

Visual of long-term economic benefits: jobs, GDP, and tax revenue

Take a flight with us.

Illustration of Wisk aircraft serving the community

Hello Houston!

Wisk is partnering with Houston to bring autonomous air taxis to the region.

Diagram of Wisk's community integration approach

Houston’s opportunities

  • One of the fastest‑growing metropolitan areas in the US

  • Increased population density

  • Surge of vehicles on the road

Photo of Houston highlighting growth and traffic challenges

How Wisk can help

  • Safer than driving

  • Time savings for commuters

  • Workforce opportunities

  • Sets Houston apart as a leader in the future of travel

Graphic of Wisk's benefits to Houston: safety, time savings, and jobs

Long term benefits

  • 8K–13K permanent new jobs

  • $9B–$16B GDP growth

  • $1.6B–$3.4B tax revenue

Visual of long-term economic benefits: jobs, GDP, and tax revenue

Take a flight with us.