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Wisk’s Self-Flying Air Taxi Could Land in Fullerton

Boeing’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) arm enters a partnership with the California city.

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City of Fullerton will explore bringing Wisk’s autonomous Generation 6 air taxi to California. [Courtesy: Wisk Aero]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Wisk Aero, Boeing's subsidiary for autonomous eVTOL air taxis, has partnered with Fullerton, California, to explore infrastructure and routes for its self-flying Gen 6 aircraft at Fullerton Municipal Airport.
  • This collaboration aims to establish a framework for advanced air mobility in the Los Angeles-Orange County area, building on Wisk's existing partnerships in other cities globally to create regional operational networks.
  • The initiative aligns with the FAA's ongoing efforts to refine regulatory guidance and operational rules for eVTOLs, with a goal of enabling scaled advanced air mobility operations in major cities by 2028.
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Boeing’s dreams of self-flying aircraft grew closer to fruition this week after another city signed on to explore autonomous commercial operations.

Wisk Aero, the manufacturer’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi arm, on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with the city of Fullerton, California, under which it plans to explore future autonomous infrastructure and routes out of Fullerton Municipal Airport (KFUL).

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.

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