Vertical Aerospace Unveils Hybrid-Electric Complement to eVTOL Air Taxi
Long-range variant will be adapted from the manufacturer’s all-electric VX4, which it aims to certify in 2028.
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Vertical Aerospace Enlists Honeywell for VX4 eVTOL Certification
Manufacturer expands its longtime partnership with Honeywell to certify VX4 components and selects the aerospace firm’s new inceptors.
Vertical Completes First Phase of Testing With New Air Taxi Prototype
U.K. manufacturer took a prototype of its flagship VX4 through ground testing and multiple crewed tethered flights at Cotswold Airport.
Vertical Aerospace Begins Testing New Air Taxi Prototype
The U.K. manufacturer is back to trials after an initial prototype aircraft suffered a crash last year.
U.K. Government Allots $10M for Vertical Aerospace Electric Air Taxi Propeller Project
The manufacturer has now received a total of $47 million in British government grant funding, which it will use to develop its next-generation propellers.
Vertical Aerospace Founder Commits $50 Million to Get Air Taxis Flying
CEO and majority owner Stephen Fitzpatrick is putting his own money into the firm, which is expected to give it cash on hand through mid-2025.
Honeywell AAM Business Racks Up $10B Worth of Contracts
Known more for its work with traditional aviation manufacturers and airlines, Honeywell is also heavily invested in the advanced air mobility space—and vice versa.
Vertical Aerospace Shares Details on eVTOL Crash, Gears Up for Crewed Testing
The company explained what went wrong during the August accident, and it plans the next phase of testing for 2024.
Who Won, Archer Aviation or Wisk Aero?
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Vertical Aerospace eVTOL Prototype Goes Down During Uncrewed Test Flight
The company confirmed the August 9 accident in an SEC filing, and photos show significant damage to the aircraft.
