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 ...

The VX4 prototype represents a major advancement in eVTOL technology, showcasing a 20% increase in power-to-weight ratio compared to its predecessors.

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.

Vertical Aerospace has delayed certification and service entry for its VX4 electric air taxi by another two years, even as it advances flight-test activities and plots future upgrades.

During Phase 1, the VX4 prototype conducted multiple piloted tethered flights and ground runs, across 20 piloted test sorties, completing a total of 70 individual test points.

Vertical Aerospace has taken a major step toward commercializing its VX4 winged eVTOL, or electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Last Thursday, the electric aviation startup's prototype ...

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 ...

This will demonstrate the VX4’s ability to shift seamlessly between vertical lift and forward cruise — the operating mode it will use in passenger service. During the wingborne flight phase, the VX4 ...

Vertical Aerospace has pulled back the hanger doors on the second full-scale prototype of its four-passenger VX4 tilt-rotor eVTOL. The latest flavor has been given a significant power boost, and ...

Vertical Aerospace deepened partnership with Bristow Group to deliver full service 'Ready-to-Fly' eVTOL operations for VX4 customers. This includes access to certified aircraft, trained pilots ...

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.

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 ...