Akihabara News (Tokyo) \u2014 Japan Airlines (JAL) has reached an agreement which aims to bring another prominent international flying car firm\u2014Wisk Aero\u2014into the Japan market.<\/p>\n
The Wisk Generation 6 eVTOL features a fixed-wing design upon which are mounted six electric turbines. It is being designed for a flight range of over 140 kilometers. This aircraft is expected to transport four passengers per trip and possess additional capacity for carry-on luggage items.<\/p>\n
Catherine MacGowan, Wisk\u2019s director for the Asia-Pacific region, explained that \u201cJapan represents a large, densely populated market where air taxi services can provide real, positive impact for local communities. We look forward to further pursuing the potential introduction of our self-flying, all-electric air taxis in Japan, and are encouraged by the growing interest within the broader Asia-Pacific region for these types of services.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wisk CEO Brian Yutko added, \u201cWe are excited to be partnering with Japan Airlines.\u201d<\/p>\n
Included in the agreement is an understanding that JAL will assist Wisk in its effort to gain \u201ctype certification\u201d from the national authorities, which will allow the aircraft to be operated within Japan.<\/p>\n
The announcement states that Wisk will be working closely with JAL Engineering (JALEC) in particular on issues related to operations of the air taxi service, including maintenance.<\/p>\n
No timeline for the introduction of the Wisk eVTOL was provided, but the companies did specify that they are now working on the \u201cdevelopment of a path to a demonstration flight in Japan.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Akihabara News (Tokyo) \u2014 Japan Airlines (JAL) has reached an agreement which aims to bring another prominent international flying car firm\u2014Wisk Aero\u2014into the Japan market. The Wisk Generation 6 eVTOL features a fixed-wing design upon which are mounted six electric … Continue reading
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