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Wisk and Skyports Partner to Define Autonomous AAM Infrastructure Operations

Apr 12, 2022 | Featured, Press Release, White Paper

Wisk Aero and Skyports are partnering to integrate autonomous, electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations at vertiports and other ground-based infrastructure. The partnership marks the first collaboration between a vertiport developer-operator and an autonomous eVTOL developer in the U.S. The partnership has released a first-of-its-kind ConOps, which identifies how autonomous eVTOL aircraft and operators will integrate with vertiports, including interactions with Providers of Services for UAM.

Advanced Air Mobility Presents Opportunity to Transform Airports into Community Transportation Hubs

Sep 22, 2021 | Press Release, White Paper

Wisk, a leader in autonomous UAM flight and the company behind the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., has released a new white paper focused on advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure and the critical role that small to mid-size airports will play in the launch and long-term success of the AAM industry.

Wisk Releases “Building Social Acceptance for Advanced Air Mobility” Whitepaper

Aug 5, 2021 | Blog, White Paper

There is no silver bullet for achieving social acceptance, particularly for something as complex as riding in an advanced autonomous aircraft. So without an engagement rule book to follow to build legitimacy, credibility and trust with stakeholders, we’ve had to develop and tailor a specific approach for AAM while also staying true to our company values and philosophy.

Wisk Releases Consumer Sentiment Research on Autonomous Air Taxi Services

Mar 31, 2021 | Blog, White Paper

MARCH 31, 2021 – MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – Wisk, the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) company behind the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., today released key findings from a recent study conducted among consumers to determine sentiment around autonomous,...

Wisk Aero Brings Advanced Air Mobility to Australia through Partnership with Queensland Local Government

Jun 8, 2022 | Featured, Press Release

Wisk is bringing the future of flight to Australia through a new partnership with the Council of Mayors South East Queensland and the expansion of its physical presence in the country with the addition of Australia-based personnel.

Industry Leader, Tyler Painter, Joins Wisk as Chief Financial Officer

May 3, 2022 | Press Release

Industry Leader, Tyler Painter, has joined Wisk as Chief Financial Officer, bringing decades of financial and operational management experience, with a wide array of experience across private, public, and Fortune 500 companies.

A glimpse into Wisk’s 6th-generation eVTOL aircraft

Apr 18, 2022 | News Coverage

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.

Our 6th Generation Aircraft is Four Seats!

Apr 18, 2022 | Blog, Featured

Our CEO, Gary Gysin, joins Anderson Cooper for a special 60 Minutes segment on eVTOL air taxis. During the segment, Gary confirms that our 6th generation aircraft will have 4 seats!

Wisk Featured on CBS’s 60 Minutes

Apr 17, 2022 | Featured, News Coverage

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.

Wisk and Skyports Partner to Define Autonomous AAM Infrastructure Operations

Apr 12, 2022 | Featured, Press Release, White Paper

The Women of Wisk: Making Advanced Air Mobility a Reality

Mar 24, 2022 | Blog

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we are spotlighting just a few of the talented women of Wisk. These women have dedicated their professional careers to creating a future where autonomous advanced air mobility is accessible and open to everyone. Aviation is a team...

Autonomous Flight: What We Mean and Why It’s First

Mar 10, 2022 | Blog

In 2017, we made aviation history by becoming the first company in the U.S. to fly an entirely self-flying electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi designed for passenger use. However, autonomous flight has been part of our story from day one. Increased...

How Will Self-Flying Aircraft Make Ethical Choices?

Feb 28, 2022 | News Coverage

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.”

Wisk Aero Partners with Long Beach to Make Advanced Air Mobility a Reality in Southern California

Feb 22, 2022 | Featured, Press Release

Wisk is partnering with Long Beach to make Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) a reality in Southern California. Through the partnership, Wisk and Long Beach Economic Partnership will create a working group to focus on evaluating, planning, and implementing AAM services, with a focus on autonomy. The partnership will also conduct an Economic Impact study to measure the economic benefits to the community and overall economy from AAM operations in Southern California.

What’s Happening at Wisk

Wisk and Skyports Partner to Define Autonomous AAM Infrastructure Operations

Advanced Air Mobility Presents Opportunity to Transform Airports into Community Transportation Hubs

Wisk Releases “Building Social Acceptance for Advanced Air Mobility” Whitepaper

Wisk Releases Consumer Sentiment Research on Autonomous Air Taxi Services

Wisk Aero Brings Advanced Air Mobility to Australia through Partnership with Queensland Local Government

Industry Leader, Tyler Painter, Joins Wisk as Chief Financial Officer

A glimpse into Wisk’s 6th-generation eVTOL aircraft

Our 6th Generation Aircraft is Four Seats!

Wisk Featured on CBS’s 60 Minutes

Wisk and Skyports Partner to Define Autonomous AAM Infrastructure Operations

The Women of Wisk: Making Advanced Air Mobility a Reality

Autonomous Flight: What We Mean and Why It’s First

How Will Self-Flying Aircraft Make Ethical Choices?

Wisk Aero Partners with Long Beach to Make Advanced Air Mobility a Reality in Southern California

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