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Wisk Aero fired manager who flagged rushed software testing, lawsuit says

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechCrunch ·

A former software manager at Boeing-owned Wisk Aero alleges the company fired him after he raised concerns that software testing was rushed ahead of a critical 2025 flight test. The lawsuit claims Wisk prioritized schedule over safety. The case highlights whistleblower risks in autonomous aviation development.

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The allegation, if true, underscores the tension between safety culture and aggressive timelines in the eVTOL industry, where Boeing's oversight record adds weight.
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