Sky drift: Boeing’s pilotless air taxi could take passenger flight by 2030

undefined 23, 2024

Source: interestingengineering

Flying cars, once a Jetsons fantasy, are nearing reality. Boeing's subsidiary, Wisk Aero, aims to launch its autonomous air taxi by the end of the decade to tackle U.S. traffic issues. The sixth-generation eVTOL, capable of carrying four passengers and luggage, boasts a 90-mile range and speeds up to 138 mph. Technological and regulatory challenges remain, but Wisk is also eyeing expansion into Asian markets, leveraging Boeing's global R&D and manufacturing partnerships.

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