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The company’s early plans are to deploy these in US locations, including Houston, Long Beach and Miami. It also has an agreement to operate in the Japanese city of Kaga in the future.
Wisk has brought its latest model, the 6th generation, to the Paris Air Show. This version is going through flight tests at the moment so that it can become FAA-certified and legal in the skies.
Becky Tanner, Wisk Aero’s Chief Marketing Officer, says there is much to organise before these will be regularly whizzing above our heads.
The aircraft can fly up to an altitude of 10,000 feet, although the plan is to fly more typically at 4,000 feet. Charging takes just 15 minutes. The company’s early plans are to deploy these in US locations including Houston, Long Beach and Miami. It also has an agreement to operate in the Japanese city of Kaga in the future.
It’s building the Midnight aircraft, which is also electric-powered and can take off and land vertically. They are keeping the pilot though, so no AI driving this machine. Midnight can also carry four passengers. Some estimates suggest 30,000 eVTOLs will be needed by 2045.
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The Paris Air Show runs until 22 June. Around 2,500 exhibitors from 48 countries are showcasing the latest aviation tech. 300,000 people are expected to visit this year.
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