Sonaca Partners with Wisk to Develop Major Components for Advanced Autonomous Air Taxi

Wisk Aero, a company at the forefront of advanced air mobility, has entered into a strategic partnership with Sonaca. As part of this collaboration, Sonaca will develop and supply major components for Wisk’s sixth-generation autonomous air taxi. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Sonaca’s diversification strategy and solidifies its position as a leading major structure supplier.

Sonaca will be responsible for developing and producing major primary structural assemblies for Wisk’s Gen 6 aircraft. The company has previously supported the design phase of these components and will leverage its global footprint to manufacture and supply parts from its facilities in Belgium, Brazil, Romania, and the United States.

Yves Delatte, CEO of Sonaca Group, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership. He highlighted the company’s contribution to shaping a sustainable future for urban air mobility. Delatte credited Wallonia’s support for research and innovation as instrumental in Sonaca’s success in cutting-edge technologies.

Brian Yutko, CEO of Wisk, praised Sonaca’s expertise in aircraft systems development and manufacturing. He emphasized their crucial role in the Gen 6 aircraft program. Yutko noted that Sonaca’s capabilities have been essential in advancing Wisk’s mission of certifying an autonomous, battery electric aircraft for commercial passenger use.

By supporting Wisk, Sonaca is strengthening its position as a leader in the aerospace industry and continuing its journey towards sustainable aviation. This partnership with Wisk represents another step in Sonaca’s ambitious diversification strategy and commitment to driving innovation in the aviation sector.