Wisk, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the US, has secured $450 million in funding from The Boeing Company, making it one of the most well-funded AAM companies in the world. Combined with previous funding, this investment reinforces Wisk’s strong position as a privately-backed AAM leader and highlights the strength of Wisk’s strategic partnership with Boeing and their collaboration on critical technology development. Wisk’s vertical lift system features 12 independent rotors with only one moving part: the fan. An issue with one rotor is automatically handled so the flight can continue. This investment will further advance the development of Wisk’s 6 th generation eVTOL aircraft, a first candidate for certification of an autonomous, all-electric, passenger-carrying aircraft in the US. The funding will also support the company as it enters an intensive growth phase over the next year, its […]