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Wisk Aero Completes Assembly of Gen 6 Air Taxi

December 9, 2025

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Key Takeaways

Wisk Aero completes assembly of Gen 6 air taxi.
Aircraft moves to flight-test stage.
Partnership with Liebherr for actuation system announced.
Inaugural flight expected in late 2025 or early 2026.

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Strategic Implications

This development may signal a significant step towards commercialization of autonomous air taxi services, which could disrupt traditional urban mobility options. Wisk's progress suggests that the eVTOL market is maturing, and Boeing's involvement could indicate a growing commitment to urban air mobility.

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What Happened

Boeing Subsidiary Prepares For Inaugural Flight Of Autonomous eVTOL

Wisk Aero, a Boeing subsidiary, has completed the assembly of its sixth-generation air taxi and is preparing for the flight-test stage. The Gen 6 aircraft, designed for autonomous air taxi services, features 12 propellers and a range of 90 miles. Wisk has partnered with Liebherr to supply the actuation system and plans to launch its services in Miami, Florida. The company aims to become the first autonomous passenger aircraft approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

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