Wisk Aero

Wisk Aero's journey began in 2010 when its predecessor, Zee Aero, was founded with the backing of Google co-founder Larry Page, setting out to explore the possibilities of electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flight. This ambitious endeavor aimed to revolutionize urban transportation. In 2017, Zee Aero merged with Kitty Hawk, another company in Page's portfolio, which was known for its ultralight aircraft capable of vertical takeoff over open water. A significant milestone occurred in March 2018 when Kitty Hawk rebranded its Zee.Aero group as Cora. The following year, in June 2019, Kitty Hawk announced a pivotal partnership with aerospace giant Boeing, intending to combine Cora's innovations with Boeing's extensive scale and aerospace expertise. This collaboration culminated in December 2019 when the Cora team was rebranded and spun off as a separate entity: Wisk Aero. Initially, Wisk Aero was a joint venture between Boeing and Kitty Hawk Corporation.

Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Wisk embarked on its mission to develop self-flying eVTOL aircraft designed to operate as air taxis. Gary Gysin served as the CEO at the time of its formation. Under his leadership, in January 2020, Wisk announced its ambitious goal for its vehicles to be completely self-flying. The company has since developed multiple generations of aircraft and conducted over 1750 full-scale test flights. A major turning point in Wisk's evolution came in January 2022, when Boeing invested $450 million to further the development of these pilot-less flying taxis, making Wisk one of the most well-funded Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) companies globally. This significant investment underscored Boeing's commitment to Wisk's vision. Subsequently, in May 2023, Wisk Aero became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boeing, though it continues to operate independently, leveraging Boeing's development, testing, and certification expertise. Wisk is now focused on bringing its 6th generation aircraft, the first autonomous, four-passenger, electric air taxi, to market in the U.S., aiming to make safe, everyday flight a reality for everyone. In May 2025, Sebastien Vigneron was appointed as the new CEO, succeeding Brian Yutko who transitioned to a leadership role within Boeing.