Boeing Subsidiary Achieves Industry Milestone with Autonomous Passenger Air Taxi Development

Wisk Aero, a Boeing subsidiary, has successfully completed the first flight of its Generation 6 aircraft, bringing autonomous air taxis closer to commercial reality. According to AeroTime, Wisk’s achievement marks a significant industry milestone in autonomous passenger air taxi development. The company aims to achieve FAA certification for commercial operations in the United States, with planned launch cities including Houston, Los Angeles, and Miami. With this milestone, Wisk is now implementing a thorough flight test program aimed at safely validating the Gen 6 design, simulation models, and system performance.