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Wisk and Texas Selected to Lead Autonomous Air Introduction
The White House has chosen the companies to spearhead safe deployment of self-flying aircraft.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The White House has selected Wisk, an autonomous aviation company, and the state of Texas to lead the safe introduction of autonomous air vehicles in the United States. This partnership aims to develop policies, regulations, and infrastructure to enable the responsible deployment of self-flying aircraft.
Why it matters
The introduction of autonomous air vehicles has significant implications for the future of transportation and logistics. This partnership represents a major step forward in ensuring the safe and responsible integration of this emerging technology into the national airspace.
The details
Wisk, a subsidiary of Kitty Hawk and Boeing, will work closely with the state of Texas to establish guidelines, testing protocols, and public education initiatives to facilitate the safe rollout of autonomous air vehicles. Texas was selected due to its existing investments in advanced air mobility and its reputation as a hub for aerospace innovation.
- The White House announced the partnership on March 9, 2026.
The players
Wisk
An autonomous aviation company and a subsidiary of Kitty Hawk and Boeing.
Texas
The state selected by the White House to partner with Wisk on the safe introduction of autonomous air vehicles.
What they’re saying
“This partnership represents a major step forward in ensuring the safe and responsible integration of autonomous air vehicles into the national airspace.”
— Spokesperson, White House
The takeaway
The selection of Wisk and Texas to lead the safe introduction of autonomous air vehicles demonstrates the White House's commitment to proactively addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by this emerging technology.
