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Referenced article published on verticalmag.com on June 7, 2023 written by Alex Scerri. Link to original article:
Wisk Aero CEO Brian Yutko on the transition to becoming a fully owned Boeing subsidiary
Wisk Aero, the revolutionary California-based eVTOL developer, is soaring into new heights as it becomes a fully owned subsidiary of Boeing. The brainchild of aerospace engineer and Wisk CEO, Brian Yutko, Wisk’s ambitious plans to deliver an uncrewed aircraft remain unchanged. Despite the potential for trepidation with transitioning from a nimble startup to being under the wings of an aerospace giant, Wisk stays committed to preserving their agility and innovative culture.
Yutko emphasizes that Wisk’s direct-to-autonomous approach, without backup pilot flight controls, is a unique value proposition they are betting on. They plan to meet regulatory requirements by using existing certification pathways for their Gen. 6 aircraft, believing that specific requirements for technologies like ‘detect and avoid’ will evolve over time.
Yutko’s unshakable faith in his company’s mission, coupled with the robust support from Boeing, illuminates the way for this progressive leap into the coming age of flying cars. A thrilling future of joystick-steered navigation waits for us just around the corner, with Wisk Aero leading the charge.
And in this electrifying future, we may just be a joystick away from floating among the clouds, exploring the boundless sky that once seemed a distant dream. This is no mere fantasy. The Wisk Gen. 6 autonomous air taxi, with no pilot controls onboard, will soon grace the skies, proudly showcasing the promise of airborne autonomy. Hold on tight, the future of air mobility is about to take off!
