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Referenced article published on simpleflying.com on June 8, 2023 written by Luke Bodell. Link to original article:

Wisk Aero Is Now A Fully-Owned Boeing Subsidiary

Witness the skies ignite with the promise of progress as Boeing becomes the full owner of Wisk Aero, elevating the age of eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) to spectacular new heights! Wisk Aero, once a brainchild of a collaborative venture between the aerospace giant Boeing and the innovative Kitty Hawk, is now charting its path to revolutionize aerial mobility as a solely owned Boeing subsidiary.

With the autonomy-first approach, this shift brings with it a wave of fresh momentum, surging ever closer to the audacious goal of achieving certification for the first self-flying eVTOL vehicle in the US. The exuberant ambition embodied by Wisk CEO, Brian Yutko, remains undeterred as the company steers its strategy towards developing the next-generation, self-flying eVTOL aircraft.

Amid this ceaseless drive for innovation, Boeing’s unwavering confidence has spurred a staggering $450 million investment in Wisk Aero. As we anticipate the unveiling of Wisk’s latest eVTOL prototype at the much-awaited Paris Air Show, we also revel in the news of a burgeoning partnership with Japan Airlines, poised to bring air taxis to Japan.

For us at “All Things Flying Cars”, this is a pivotal moment that marks a transformative era in personal mobility. As the promise of eVTOL air taxis becoming a daily reality by as early as 2025 beckons, we are on the cusp of witnessing the skies transformed by joystick-steered navigation. While we recognize that manned eVTOL vehicles are likely to enter service first, we are entranced by the potential of unmanned aircraft, which could redefine the contours of urban air mobility.

As we cruise ahead to a future of certification by the end of this decade, we stand in awe of the potential of these self-flying marvels that not only echo the advanced capabilities of their ground counterparts but promise to catapult them to even greater heights. Let us, therefore, fasten our seatbelts and brace for a journey that transcends boundaries, embodying the spirit of progress, innovation, and the exhilaration of the skies!