Wisk Aero Plans to Fly Electric Air Taxi in Miami, Japan

Miami-Dade Aviation Department will work self-flying air taxis into its existing planning for airports, airspace management, and infrastructure, Wisk says.

Jack Daleo

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 02:05 PM ET

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Wisk CEO Sebastien Vigneron, standing in front of the company’s Generation 6 air taxi, addresses reporters at the Paris Air Show. [Jack Daleo/FLYING]

Key Takeaways:

Wisk Aero, Boeing's eVTOL arm, has designated Miami, USA, and Kaga City, Japan, as initial target markets for its self-flying air taxi service.
The company is forging partnerships with local entities, including aviation departments, universities, and airlines, to develop necessary infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and public acceptance in these markets.
Wisk aims to launch its autonomous four-passenger Gen 6 air taxi service for paying customers before 2030, promising an accessible, variably priced solution for urban short-hop flights.
The Gen 6 preproduction prototype is nearing flight testing, with a second test vehicle under construction, as Wisk works towards certification for autonomous operations.

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PARIS—Wisk Aero, the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) arm of Boeing, is eyeing Miami and Kaga City, Japan, as some of the first markets for its self-flying air taxi.

At the Paris Air Show on Monday, Wisk announced a flurry of new agreements with the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and University of Miami’s Engineering Autonomy Mobility Initiative (MEAMI), as well as the city of Kaga and Japan Air Lines Engineering Co. (JALEC). The collaborations are intended to prepare those markets for the introduction of Wisk’s Generation 6 air taxi.