The National Strategy will accelerate air taxi operations and cement U.S. Leadership in aerospace innovation
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wisk Aero, an autonomous aviation company, today strongly endorsed the publication of The Advanced Air Mobility National Strategy: A Bold Policy Vision for 2026–2036, led by the Department of Transportation (DOT). The Strategy, announced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today in Washington, D.C., alongside Wisk’s Certification and Policy team, provides the national framework needed to accelerate the safe, efficient, and equitable integration of autonomous and piloted AAM into the National Airspace System (NAS).
Wisk is committed to delivering a homegrown AAM solution, launching its operations first in the U.S. Wisk was a key industry participant in the process of developing the National Strategy and provided comprehensive input by responding to the federal Request for Information. Wisk’s foundational perspective on autonomy was directly integrated into the National Strategy. This reinforces Wisk’s vision that autonomy is a critical enabler for safety and the industry’s success.
“The release of this National Strategy is a historic and pivotal moment for the entire AAM industry and for the future of U.S. aerospace leadership,” said Wisk CEO Sebastien Vigneron. “For Wisk, the Strategy recognizes that autonomy is the key to unlocking the full potential of AAM. Autonomy can enhance safety, facilitate scaling to meet public demand, and help reduce operational costs. This federal recognition aligns with our mission, and we’re eager to prove out our technologies.”
The AAM National Strategy is the culmination of years of work by the AAM Interagency Working Group (IWG) established by Congress, which includes 19 Federal departments, including the DOT, Department of Defense, NASA, and more. As an industry participant, Wisk hosted the IWG at Wisk’s facilities to discuss the path to autonomous operations.
Wisk views the Strategy as an essential umbrella framework that will coordinate and prioritize all subsequent federal AAM initiatives that Wisk plans to participate in, such as the FAA/DOT’s eVTOL and AAM Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). This unified approach is crucial for the U.S. to maintain its global leadership in aviation and establish a robust domestic industry that will expand globally.
The Strategy also reinforces the federal government’s commitment to modernization efforts currently underway to support high-volume and autonomous operations. These efforts include the Brand New ATC System, the establishment of the Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT)—where Wisk and its affiliate, SkyGrid, were present at the inaugural meeting—and ongoing work to implement the 2024 FAA Reauthorization.
Wisk successfully completed the first flight of its Gen 6 autonomous aircraft in Hollister, California, on December 16, 2025. The National Strategy confirms the strength of Wisk’s mission and the impact it will have on the broader aviation industry.
The U.S. National Strategy on Advanced Air Mobility can be accessed here.
About Wisk Aero
Wisk, a wholly owned subsidiary of Boeing, is an autonomous aviation company dedicated to creating a future for air travel that elevates people, communities, and aviation. Learn more about Wisk at wisk.aero.
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