Wisk’s fifth-generation eVTOL air taxi takes flight. [Courtesy: Wisk Aero]
Key Takeaways:
Wisk Aero conducted Los Angeles County's first public demonstration flights of an autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi at the Long Beach Airport Festival of Flight.
Wisk differentiates itself in the eVTOL market by focusing on fully autonomous (pilotless) flight operations from the start, supported by human oversight.
Los Angeles is a prime target market for multiple eVTOL companies due to its severe traffic, favorable weather, and robust support for environmentally friendly technology, with many aiming to launch services by the 2028 Olympic Games.
Los Angeles residents over the weekend got the city’s first glimpse of a new kind of aircraft that could soon become a mainstay in the area.
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer Wisk Aero, a subsidiary of Boeing, on Monday said it became the first in the industry to conduct public demonstration flights of an electric air taxi in Los Angeles County.
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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.
