Wisk and Signature Aviation Partner to Integrate AAM Operations Across FBO Network

(Mountain View, California) Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer and Boeing (NYSE:BA) subsidiary Wisk Aero and private aviation terminal provider and fixed base operator Signature Aviation announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to proactively develop the infrastructure and operational framework for integrating autonomous Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations across Signature’s global network.

Rendering of a parked Wisk Aero electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft courtesy of Wisk Aero.

Signature’s FBO network includes locations in Wisk’s launch markets: Houston, Los Angeles and Miami.

The Signature-Wisk collaboration involves strategic planning efforts to identify and assess the feasibility of vertiport development locations compatible with Wisk’s autonomous AAM operations, including detailed exercises to evaluate the commercial, financial, regulatory, technical, and operational processes required to enable Wisk’s autonomous operations at specific Signature Aviation locations, according to today’s press release from Wisk.

Wisk and Signature have already initiated a project at Signature’s facilities at Ellington Airport (EFD) in Houston, Texas, where the companies are focused on developing vertiport concepts and defining potential layouts, operational workflows, and infrastructure requirements, including for Wisk’s Gen 6 aircraft and passenger experience, according to Wisk’s press release.

The work at Ellington Airport represents further expansion of Wisk’s presence in Texas and collaboration with the Houston Airport System and City of Sugar Land, according to Wisk Aero.

“We are very excited to collaborate with Signature Aviation to pioneer the future of autonomous flight,” said Dan Dalton, VP of Global Partnerships at Wisk. “As the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals, Signature’s forward-leaning approach to aviation modernization aligns with our vision. Together, we’re building the robust infrastructure and integrated network essential for safe, scaled operations, starting with our focused efforts at Ellington. This collaboration represents a critical pathway toward bringing autonomous air travel to communities.”

Signature Aviation Chief Commercial Officer Derek DeCross said: “Our partnership with Wisk highlights another significant step in our continued innovation and dedicated sustainability leadership within aviation. Advanced air mobility represents a transformative opportunity to shape the future of our industry and together with Wisk, we are proactively exploring the infrastructure and strategic planning necessary to expand our exceptional, forward-thinking guest experience across our network in the future.”