Wisk Aero Acquires Verocel to Accelerate Autonomous Air Taxi Certification

The acquisition bolsters Wisk's software verification capabilities, crucial for certifying its self-flying eVTOL aircraft.

Wisk Aero, a Boeing subsidiary, has acquired software firm Verocel to enhance its software verification and validation processes.
Verocel's expertise in high-integrity aerospace software will support the certification of Wisk's Generation 6 autonomous air taxi.
The acquisition includes Verocel's VeroTrace toolset, aiding in software certification tracking and regulatory submissions.
Over 50 Verocel engineers will join Wisk, bringing extensive experience in safety-critical software development.
Wisk aims to commercialize its self-flying eVTOLs by 2030, with plans for infrastructure development in locations like Houston.