Autonomy is where the industry is ultimately headed. We believe that this approach has many advantages, including improved safety and easier scalability. Gary Gysin: Correct, Wisk is committed to a self-flying first approach. Wisk is one of the few eVTOL players who target autonomous flight operations from day 1 of operations: What are the main advantages but also the risks of this approach? We are also seeing airlines express interest in partnerships and potential collaboration. UAM will serve as a more sustainable and environmentally conscious alternative to ground-based transportation, saving people time while also being better for the planet. We are pursuing routes that are not currently flown by commercial airliners. However, our view is that UAM will have a complementary impact on the global commercial airliner market. How do Boeing & Wisk see the impact of UAM and eVTOL on the global commercial airliner market?Ĭhris Brown: We cannot speak to Boeing's view on the impact of UAM.
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Urban air trial#
Insitu is supporting our Transport Trial under the New Zealand Government's Airspace Integration Trial Program. Aurora's knowledge, support, and experience will be focused on helping further propel Wisk's development efforts.
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As Boeing's sole focus in the eVTOL space, Wisk now has access to the industry leading expertise of Aurora Flight Sciences. What role do other Boeing subsidiaries, such as Aurora Flight Sciences or Insitu Inc., play for Urban Air Mobility or Wisk?Ĭhris Brown: Boeing's ability to bring resources to bear is enabling the achievement of safe autonomous flight for all.
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There are a number of benefits to having Boeing as an investor and strategic partner, including autonomous flight & eVTOL leadership, certification experience and expertise, joint regulatory engagement, ecosystem and technology investments, stakeholder relationships & reach, and aerospace scale. What are the main advantages the strategic partnerships with Boeing and Kitty Hawk hold for Wisk – and which aspects will they benefit?Ĭhris Brown: Wisk is fortunate to have backing from two leaders in the aviation industry: the Boeing Company and Kitty Hawk.