Wisk Aero Accused of Firing Manager Who Flagged Software Safety Concerns

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A former software manager at Wisk Aero, a Boeing-owned autonomous air taxi company, has accused the firm of wrongful termination after he raised safety concerns. The manager alleges that Wisk rushed its software testing process ahead of a critical flight test scheduled in 2025. The accusations suggest internal pressure to accelerate development timelines may have compromised safety protocols. The case raises questions about safety culture within Wisk Aero and, by extension, its parent company Boeing.

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