Advanced air mobility “will deliver USD1.7 billion to Queensland by 2045”
NASA Sets Table for Safe Air Taxi Flights
Brisbane’s high-tech plans to make the 2032 Olympic Games sustainable and wildly efficient
When Will Flying Taxis Get Off the Ground? The CEO of Boeing-Backed Wisk Aero Has Some Ideas.
Flying robot taxis could ease traffic problems in major cities sooner than you may think
Wisk’s Big Bet On Autonomy
First Certified Autonomous PASSENGER Aircraft?!
Wisk’s next-gen air taxi aims to transport four passengers with no pilot
Chief of Boeing-backed electric air taxi venture predicts sector ‘shakeout’
Our CEO, Gary Gysin, sat down with Sylvia Pfeifer and Steff Chavez from @FinancialTimes to talk about @WiskAero and the future of the electric air taxi industry. (Paywall)
Maintaining U.S. Leadership in Aviation Means Leaning in on Autonomy
Earlier this month, we were honored to attend the first Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) summit held by The White House. This historic event brought together government, industry, and academic experts in an effort to usher in a new era in aviation. Learn more about the progress being made to ensure that the U.S. maintains its global leadership in aviation, and the important role autonomy plays in this effort.
Bringing autonomous AAM to New Zealand through Airspace Integration Trials
Wisk’s groundbreaking work through New Zealand’s Airspace Integration Trial Program is highlighted in this special feature from eVTOL News.
Wisk Aero signs memorandum of understanding with QLD local government
Autonomous aerial taxis could transport people around South East Queensland during the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games. Wisk Aero has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Council of Mayors South East Queensland to develop the service, which has the potential to create hundreds of new jobs.
Wisk plans to unveil sixth-generation of its eVTOL this autumn
Air taxi developer Wisk Aero expects this autumn to unveil the production-conforming version of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft – the sixth generation of its air taxi – which it will bring through US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification.
A glimpse into Wisk’s 6th-generation eVTOL aircraft
California-based Wisk Aero has revealed that its sixth-generation eVTOL aircraft — the model that the company plans to get type certified with U.S. aviation authorities — will have four seats.
Wisk Featured on CBS’s 60 Minutes
Wisk CEO, Gary Gysin, sits down with Anderson Cooper for a special CBS 60 Minutes exclusive on the future of mobility. Watch Gary and Anderson as they talk about the future of mobility and Gary shares some exclusive details about our 6th Generation.
How Will Self-Flying Aircraft Make Ethical Choices?
Source: Flying
Emerging air taxi developers are eventually planning to fly their fleets autonomously—without a pilot on board to guide decision making. Wisk’s piloting system will be based on “a foundational, deterministic, rule-based approach to flight—akin to a Boeing 737 that’s on autopilot for most of the flight. It’s largely the same process and approach as developing and certifying an autopilot system.”
Air taxi CEO: fully-autonomous plane market could reach $4 trillion by 2035
Source: Yahoo News
Whether it’s commuting by car, cab, or public transportation, the hustle and bustle of metropolitan life can make traveling throughout a city time-consuming and costly. However, advanced air mobility (AAM) company Wisk Aero may have just the solution — a fully-autonomous, electric flying taxi.
Boeing Adds $450 Million to Air-Taxi Effort
Source: Wall Street Journal
Boeing Co. said it is investing a further $450 million in its air-taxi joint venture with Google co-founder Larry Page, developing small, pilotless aircraft for short passenger hops in and around cities.
Boeing invests $450 million in flying taxi developer Wisk
Source: CNBC
Boeing is investing a further $450 million in Wisk Aero to support development of future pilotless flying taxis, the U.S. aerospace giant said on Monday.