MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) specialist Wisk Aero is launching a new engineering hub in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The hub will be dedicated to the ongoing development of the sixth-generation, production-conforming version of Wisk's all-electric air taxi.
Wisk is launching the new hub with its current Montreal-based personnel, and intends to grow this presence to approximately 30 employees by the end of 2022. The new Montreal hub is part of a broader effort by Wisk to expand its global team around the world.
"We are excited about the launch of our new Montreal hub," said Sebastien Vigneron, Wisk Senior Vice President of Engineering and Programs. "Canada's forward-looking approach to aviation and interest in AAM, combined with its pool of experienced aerospace talent, make it an ideal location for Wisk as we expand our global footprint. This expansion highlights the increasing global interest in our mission to bring safe, everyday flight to everyone, and we look forward to continuing that mission with support from our new Montreal-based hub."
The announcement of the new Montreal hub follows Wisk's recent expansion into Australia. In addition to Montreal and its headquarters and facilities around the San Francisco Bay area, Wisk now has a presence in Atlanta, Georgia; New Zealand; and Australia.