Vertical’s VX4 prototype begins untethered, piloted thrustborne testing following expansion of Permit to Fly from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Phase 2 of testing includes vertical take-off ...

Vertical’s latest VX4 prototype has performed its first tethered piloted flight. "Wheels up" phase of flight test programme follows the UK Civil Aviation Authority issuing a Permit to Fly.

As part of its Flightpath 2030 strategy, Vertical intends to certify the VX4 in 2028 and deliver at least 150 aircraft to customers by 2030. The expanded partnership has a potential $1B in ...

The VX4 is now set to embark on the penultimate phase of flight testing called wingborne flight. This phase represents a ...

Vertical Aerospace remains on track to carry out crucial piloted wingborne flight tests of its VX4 eVTOL in the second quarter, and expects to conduct initial transition flights this year.

The culmination of its work to deliver one of the quietest and safe eVTOLs has been realized in Vertical’s VX4 prototype – the first of its kind designed, built and assembled entirely in the UK.

Vertical Aerospace said on Monday it is developing a long-range hybrid-electric variant of its air-taxi VX4, aiming to expand into commercial markets including defense and logistics.

The VX4 prototype has successfully completed systems and aircraft testing and commissioning. Vertical is now working closely with the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as it rigorously evaluates the ...

Vertical Aerospace has unveiled plans to go hybrid — adding a gas-electric model alongside its existing all-electric design for the VX4 air taxi eVTOL Newsletters Games Share a News Tip Featured ...

The VX4 is presently in advanced testing stages, with Vertical planning to certify it for flight in 2028. At the same time, though, work is ongoing on a variant of it that could supposedly reach ...

Simon has flown the VX4 throughout Vertical's second phase of testing – a total of 20 flights and ground tests so far Credit: LinkedIn / Simon Davies. The Sun visited Kemble, Gloucestershire ...

LONDON & NEW YORK, November 12, 2024--Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company pioneering zero-emissions aviation, has seen its latest full scale VX4 ...