Wisk’s fifth-generation eVTOL air taxi takes flight. [Courtesy: Wisk Aero]
Key Takeaways:
Wisk Aero, a Boeing subsidiary, conducted the first public demonstration flights of its autonomous electric air taxi (eVTOL) in Los Angeles County at Long Beach Airport.
Wisk differentiates itself by developing fully autonomous eVTOLs, planning for pilotless operations managed by human oversight.
Los Angeles is a highly targeted market for eVTOL companies due to severe traffic congestion, air quality concerns, and economic potential, with many firms aiming for launch 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.
