If all goes as planned, a passenger-transport trial using an autonomous, all-electric air taxi called Cora may soon begin in Canterbury, New Zealand, as reported in a press release by Wisk this week. That government recently inked a memorandum of understanding with Wisk, an urban mobility company based in Mountain View, California. Wisk was created in 2019 as a joint venture between The Boeing Company and Kitty Hawk Corporation. With the agreement in place, planning for a passenger transport trial in Canterbury is now underway. Once established, the passenger route is expected to be the world’s first and will commence after Cora’s certification by the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority.
New Zealand and Wisk Sign MOU for Autonomous Air Taxi Trial
Key Takeaways:
- New Zealand is preparing for the world's first passenger transport trial of an autonomous, all-electric air taxi called Cora in Canterbury.
- The trial is a collaboration between the New Zealand government and Wisk, a company formed as a joint venture between The Boeing Company and Kitty Hawk Corporation.
- Wisk selected New Zealand due to its thriving innovation ecosystem, unique expertise, and technology, viewing the agreement as a strong sign of confidence in its air taxi service.
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