Aerospace

Boeing unveiled its Generation 6 eVTOL Wisk aircraft at the Paris Airshow.

A new era in pilotless flight will begin on Sunday when Boeing subsidiary Wisk Aero makes its all-electric, autonomous sixth-generation air taxi premiere at the Paris Air Show.

A 90-mile range, a 15-minute charge time, and a cruising speed between 110 and 120 knots are just a few of the outstanding features of the WISK Explore Generation 6 air taxi. The air taxi can hold four people with their luggage comfortably and flies at altitudes of between 2,500 and 4,000 feet.

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The CEO of WISK, Brian Yutko, claimed that in 2023, the California-based aerospace company will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boeing, despite the fact that Boeing declined to comment. By working together strategically, WISK may benefit from Boeing’s development, testing, and certification know-how while also improving its financial standing.

The company has made outstanding advancements in electric aviation technology with more than 1,600 test flights and several generations of aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will choose whether to certify a product and when to begin offering services. However, Yutko asserted with confidence that WISK air taxi services would be accessible within this decade.

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The human-oversight design process used to create WISK’s air vehicles ensures high safety standards and prevents single points of failure. Specific launch cities have not yet been disclosed, although the business intends to initially introduce its services throughout the United States.

Yutko outlined the company’s ambitious plan to grow to 20 cities within seven years of certification, focusing on well-known cities that might serve as possible launch sites.A Multi-Vehicle Supervisor will oversee each flight from the ground, opening up new employment prospects in the aviation industry.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.