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Archer Aviation shares jump nearly 10% on deal to acquire Boeing’s Wisk, two other units

Archer Aviation shares surged after agreeing to acquire Boeing's Wisk Aero and two other units. This strategic acquisition grants Archer access to Boeing's autonomous-flight technology and defence capabilities. Boeing will receive a significant stake in Archer and board representation as part of the deal. The move allows Archer to immediately…

The Economic Times

How Boeing is quietly betting on a 'brilliant' 39-year old engineer—and setting the stage for a turnaround

Brian Yutko wowed his peers at MIT and his colleagues at flying-taxi startup Wisk. But can he help rebuild new product leadership at Boeing?

Fortune

A bird? Plane? It's an autonomous electric flying taxi

Catching a ride to a faraway place could involve a small aircraft with no pilot in future, experts say, as regulations race to catch up with the technology.

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Foster + Partners’ ‘vertiport’ terminal for Dubai, plus eVTOL aircraft on the up

Whilst eVTOL (electric-powered vertical take-off and landing) aircraft seem a no-brainer, physics, legislation and a welter of complexities keep the tech in development

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Queensland's high-tech plan to make the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games smarter and greener

With Brisbane to host the 2032 Olympic Games, Queensland is accelerating “smart” and “green” infrastructure projects right across the coast from Coolangatta to Coolum.

The Conversation

When Will Flying Taxis Get Off the Ground?

There's a lot of buzz about flying taxis, even though none are buzzing overhead.

Bangkok Post

Dreams of flight dashed? Flying car firm backed by Google co-founder shuts down

Kittyhawk had built and flown more than 100 aircraft. But not all hope is lost, as UK and European competitors have been catching up

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Flight of fancy: Queensland mayors’ plans for self-flying taxis spark questions and criticism

Air taxi company Wisk says it could fly passengers between Olympic venues if it receives necessary approvals

The Guardian - AU

Companies Envision Taxis Flying above Jammed Traffic

As urban traffic gets more miserable, entrepreneurs are looking to a future in which commuters hop into "air taxis" that whisk them over clogged roads. Companies such as Archer, Joby and Wisk are working on electric-powered aircraft that take off and land vertically like helicopters then propel forward like planes.…

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