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News Release Issued: Sep 20, 2022 (9:00am EDT)

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Boeing and Wisk Unveil Concept of Operations for Urban Air Mobility -
Automated and uncrewed aircraft are key to realizing Urban Air Mobility
vision - Planes would take off and land at ‘vertiports’ where passengers
wait to board


ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 20, 2022 – Boeing and its joint venture partner Wisk today released a roadmap for transitioning to a future where automated and uncrewed aircraft can safely carry passengers and cargo in urban and
suburban areas The concept of operations lays out the technology, regulatory and social recommendations needed to deploy Urban Air Mobility (UAM) in the United States and integrate it into the national airspace system.

“We’re working to enable a future of aerospace that is safe, sustainable and
at scale. Uncrewed operations will be fundamental to realizing that vision,
and we have to exceed the current safety standards for the air
transportation system,” said Brian Yutko, Boeing Vice President and Chief Engineer of Sustainability & Future Mobility.

The concept of operations begins by proposing bedrock principles for urban
air mobility, including that flights should be safe and affordable for everyone. Additionally, the aircraft would be automated to reduce the load
on air traffic controllers and pilots, and they would fly day or night under visual or instrument flight rules, and be supported by automated onboard and ground-based systems.

“The important work we’re sharing today provides a stepping stone in the advancement of UAM in the U.S. and the world,” said Gary Gysin, CEO of Wisk, which has been working to bring to market the first all-electric,
self-flying air taxi in the U.S.

“The vison we have outlined is the result of many years of collaboration
with Boeing, the FAA, NASA and key industry stakeholders. As a result, this document offers the most comprehensive framework proposed to date with a
vision for enabling UAM in the national airspace. Wisk is committed to
deliver, with its partners, on this vision,” said Gysin.

Boeing and Wisk say that evolutionary and pragmatic methods will be needed
to make the vision of UAM a reality. This includes the creation of new infrastructure such as ‘vertiports,’ locations where UAM aircraft can take
off and land, load and unload passengers, and receive services.
Additionally, while the aircraft will be automated, Boeing and Wisk
recommend the creation of ‘fleet operations centers’ where ‘multi-vehicle supervisors’ will monitor flights, implement air traffic control
instructions to maintain aircraft separation, and ensure safe operation of
the flight.

“The work we’ve done with our partners at Wisk demonstrates how this shared vision can become reality, and we’re excited to share these ConOps with
public, government, policy and regulatory stakeholders to engage across industry to shape that future,” said Yutko.

About Boeing
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for
customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality
and integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at boeing.com/careers.

About Wisk
Wisk is an advanced air mobility (AAM) company dedicated to delivering safe, everyday flight for everyone. Wisk’s self-flying, eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) air taxi, will make it possible for passengers to skip
the traffic and get to their destination faster. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with locations around the world, Wisk is an independent company backed by The Boeing Company and Kitty Hawk Corporation. With over a decade of experience and more than 1600+ test flights, Wisk is shaping the future of daily commutes and urban travel, safely and sustainably. Wisk is
on a journey to deliver safe, autonomous, all-electric, everyday flight,
join us and learn more here.


Contact
Booeing Media Relations
media@boeing.com

Chris Brown
Chris.brown@wisk.aero

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