Boeing takes full ownership of Wisk

Wisk Aero

Boeing became the sole owner of self-flying air taxi developer Wisk, buying out Larry Page's Kitty Hawk, which had shut down in 2022; terms were not disclosed. Because Wisk is going straight to pilotless flight, it expects a longer FAA certification timeline than piloted rivals Joby and Archer.

• Boeing had previously backed Wisk alongside Larry Page's Kitty Hawk since 2019
• Kitty Hawk ceased operations in 2022 before Boeing's full buyout
• Wisk going straight to autonomous flight, expecting longer FAA certification than piloted eVTOL competitors
• FAA has not yet established standardized certification requirements for self-flying air taxis