In July 2024, Vertical Aerospace took a significant step forward in the development of their latest electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the VX4. As part of their rigorous testing program, the VX4 has successfully undergone its initial ground tests, setting the stage for more complex evaluations.
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Jul
Jul
In the rapidly evolving landscape of urban air mobility, a select group of eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) manufacturers have emerged as frontrunners, not just in technological innovation, but in their ability to attract substantial investment. These companies are poised to revolutionize short-distance air travel, promising a future where city-dwellers can soar above traffic congestion in electric air taxis.
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Jan
Jan
A Bristol-based start-up company called Vertical Aerospace has built and already tested the first electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft in the UK, a major milestone in the transport industry’s ambitions for air taxis.