In 2024, Wisk obtained a G-1 Stage 2 issue paper for the Gen 6, which laid out the airworthiness standards and environmental rules required for type certification. Now, with first flight in the books, ...

Thales is using artificial intelligence to help pilots optimize their vertical flight trajectories. Credit: Thales A new generation of flight management systems with expanded connectivity and software ...

The question is, will pilotless air travel be the norm? The future of urban air mobility has reached another milestone with Wisk Aero’s successful electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air ...

Wisk Aero, an autonomous aviation company, today announced the successful completion of the first flight of its Generation 6 aircraft. The flight is a pivotal step forward in Wisk ...

Wisk Generation 6 autonomous eVTOL completes first flight, advancing toward FAA certification for passenger aircraft.

The milestone was achieved on Dec.16 at Wisk’s test facility in Hollister, Calif. During the flight, which was captured on video and lasted about one minute, the yellow eVTOL took off, hovered, and ...

Wisk states that the flight is a pivotal step in developing the first certified, autonomous passenger-carrying eVTOL.

Flight Management Systems (FMS) have evolved into sophisticated, multi-functional computer systems crucial for modern aviation. These systems integrate navigation, performance optimisation and ...