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Wisk Aero, Archer, and Boeing Reach Agreement To Settle Litigation and Enter into Autonomous Flight Collaboration; Boeing Invests in Archer’s Latest Funding Round
AUGUST 10, 2023 — MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA & SANTA CLARA, CA. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Wisk Aero (“Wisk”) and Archer Aviation (“Archer”) (NYSE: ACHR), leaders in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market, along with The Boeing Company (“Boeing”) (NYSE: BA), today announced that...
Wisk Aero Completes First-Ever Public Demonstration Flight at EAA AirVenture
Wisk has successfully completed the world’s first public demonstration flight of a fully autonomous, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL), fixed-wing air taxi. The milestone flight took place at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Wisk to Make EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Debut with Autonomous Air Taxi
Wisk is making its Oshkosh debut with a number of opportunities for show attendees to learn more about autonomous passenger flight and the company’s vision of safe, everyday flight for everyone. Check out the company’s 6th Generation, autonomous, eVTOL air taxi, and don’t miss the Wisk Forum!
Wisk Aero Selects Safran’s SkyNaute™ Inertial Navigation System for its Generation 6 Autonomous Air Taxi
Wisk has selected Safran’s SkyNaute™ inertial navigation system for its 6th Generation air taxi. SkyNaute™is designed to ensure precise trajectory during all flight phases, leading to optimum flight safety.
Latest Blog Posts
The Science of Silence: Understanding the Impact of Noise on Passenger Comfort in UAM
Urban Air Mobility eVTOLs offer a quieter alternative to conventional aircraft, and understanding their noise profiles is crucial. By combining cutting-edge technology, teamwork, and advanced mathematics, we’ve developed an accurate prediction of what our Gen 6 aircraft will sound like.Today, we’re excited to share insights into our in-cabin noise testing, an essential aspect of designing eVTOLs that prioritize passenger well-being.
Certifying Autonomous Air Taxis
Wisk’s Director of Certification and Safety Management System, Cindy Comer, shares details about the certification process, certification types, and the path for certification of autonomous, electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis.
Wisk Leading the Way on Consensus Standards Development
Wisk recognizes the importance of involving stakeholders in developing consensus standards for new technology in aviation. We’re proud to work with various SDOs to develop these standards and support compliance in areas such as distributed electric propulsion, autonomous systems, and ground infrastructure. Together, we can ensure the safety and efficiency of eVTOL aircraft for the benefit of the flying public.
Removing Barriers for Safe Multi-Vehicle Operations: Wisk and NASA Collaboration
Wisk and NASA are teaming up to remove the barriers for safe multi-vehicle operations. Our Human Factors Lab is researching the interactions between humans and devices to equip operators to supervise multiple vehicles safely and efficiently. With multi-vehicle operations capability, Wisk can scale quickly and affordably once we enter the market. Collaborating with NASA will bring additional resources, experiences, and perspectives to the table and broaden the scope of questions we can answer. Our goal is to ensure the future safety of our autonomous aircraft and provide safe, everyday flight to everyone.