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Wisk Aero, a leading advanced air mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., today announced the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) – one with the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and another with the University of Miami’s Miami Engineering and Aviation Mobility Initiative (MEAMI). These collaborations mark a significant step towards integrating safe, autonomous air travel to Miami, Florida, one of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas.
The MOU with MDAD is focused on strategic planning, infrastructure development, and policy pathways for autonomous AAM in Miami-Dade County. Under the terms of the MOU,
- Wisk and MDAD will collaborate to identify optimal locations and assess the development of vertiport infrastructure at MDAD airports, including MIA, Miami Executive Airport (KTMB), and Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport (OPF), to enable Wisk’s autonomous AAM operations.
- Wisk will provide technical guidance on vertiport needs for autonomous operations to inform the design and development of infrastructure and flight procedures, as well as plan for potential site expansion.
- MDAD will incorporate autonomous AAM considerations into existing planning efforts, including airport development, electrical infrastructure, and airspace management, and integrate AAM plans within Miami-Dade County, connecting MDAD airports to the broader region.
The MOU with the University of Miami MEAMI establishes a framework for collaborative research and development that will further advance autonomous mobility technology. Under the terms of the MOU,
- Wisk and MEAMI will research vertiport design standards, optimal siting analysis within urban environments, and integration with existing transportation networks.
- Wisk will also collaborate with industry partners, government, and regulatory stakeholders through MEAMI’s consortium and workshops
- Wisk will engage with MEAMI’s regulatory work and connect with the local talent pipeline.
Wisk has been championing AAM in the Greater Miami region for the past couple of years as an inaugural member of the Florida Department of Transportation’s AAM Advisory Council. Wisk was a contributing author to the «AAM Land Use Compatibility and Site Approval Guidebook,» the «AAM Working Group Final Report,» and the «AAM Implementation and Outreach Plan.”
About Wisk
Wisk is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company dedicated to creating a future for air travel that elevates people, communities, and aviation. Wisk is developing the first autonomous, passenger-carrying electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi in the U.S. Wisk is a wholly-owned Boeing subsidiary and is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with locations around the world. With over a decade of experience and over 1750+ test flights, Wisk is shaping the future of daily commutes and urban travel, safely and sustainably. Learn more about Wisk here.