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Wisk Aero and Japan Airlines (JAL) are partnering to bring Wisk’s self- flying, all-electric air taxi services to Japan. Additionally, Wisk and JAL Engineering (JALEC) will work closely together to develop plans for the maintenance and operation of Wisk’s autonomous air taxis. Japan Airlines, a highly-respected leader in aviation both in Japan and globally,” says Brian Yutko, CEO of Wisk. “Wisk and Japan Airlines share a commitment to safe, accessible transportation and to ensuring that our services provide long- term benefit to the communities that we serve. We look forward to working together to bring autonomous everyday flight to Japan and to further advancing Advanced Air Mobility in the broader APAC region.” Bringing autonomous flight to Japan “We are excited to be partnering with
Verge Motorcycles launches electric superbike
F1 legend and two-time World Champion Mika Häkkinen has designed the signature model of a new electric superbike in collaboration with Verge Motorcycles. Just one hundred signature models will be produced, making it an extremely exclusive rarity. “I know from experience what it takes to develop a vehicle that embodies speed, precision, and elegance. I wanted to design the bike right down
to the smallest detail rather than just picking the colour. Each bike is numbered and features an exclusive signature. This electric superbike represents the future of riding and is a testament to a life lived to the fullest!” says Mika Häkkinen. Mika Häkkinen and Verge Motorcycles teamed up at the beginning of the year, when Häkkinen was appointed to the company’s Advisory Board. Häkkinen is also one of the investors in Verge Motorcycles. The signature model that
Häkkinen and Verge have designed together demonstrates the best of two leading players in their field.
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