Wisk Aero Partners with City of Fullerton to Advance Autonomous, Electric Air Taxi Framework in S. California

(Mountain View, California) Autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer and Boeing (NYSE: BA) subsidiary Wisk Aero announced today a strategic partnership with the City of Fullerton, California to collaborate on future opportunities for infrastructure development for autonomous air taxis at Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL).

Rendering of Wisk’s autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle courtesy of Wisk Aero.

Per today’s press release from Wisk, the collaboration, which was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishes a framework for operations for Wisk’s autonomous, all-electric, air taxi service in the Los Angeles-Orange County metropolitan area.

According to Wisk, the partnership builds on Wisk’s long-standing collaboration with the City of Long Beach and its public flight demonstration in October of 2023, and is a critical step in Wisk’s commitment to the Los Angeles-Orange County area.

Specifically, under the MOU, Wisk and the City of Fullerton will collaborate on a series of projects, including:

• Infrastructure and planning
• Operational and commercial planning
• Policy and regulation
• Regional collaboration

“This partnership with the City of Fullerton is representative of the practical steps needed to bring autonomous flight to life,” said Emilien Marchand, Regional Lead of Ecosystem Partnerships at Wisk. “Our work together will not only assess the feasibility of AAM at FUL, but also help define the standards and processes for the entire industry. We’re building a blueprint for how cities can successfully integrate AAM into their transportation networks for the long term, and we’re excited about the potential across the Southern California region.”

Jeff Ball, President and CEO of the Orange County Business Council, said, “The Orange County Business Council continues to advocate for innovative technologies that drive our region’s economic competitiveness. The partnership between Wisk and the City of Fullerton is a powerful example of the forward-thinking collaborations that will keep Orange County at the forefront of technology and transportation. This milestone marks the beginning of a sustainable air mobility ecosystem—one that will create high-quality jobs, strengthen connections between communities, and further position Orange County as a leader in the future of mobility.”