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Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 Completes First Wingborne Flight Over Cotswolds

Official CAA approval followed by fresh government investment signals that electric air taxis could be in service across the UK by 2028.

The aircraft has a range of 100 miles
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Overview

  • The VX4 prototype became the first eVTOL in Europe to perform a wingborne crossing in open airspace after the UK Civil Aviation Authority signed off on its safety documentation.
  • The all-electric VX4 seats one pilot and four passengers and offers a range of up to 100 miles at speeds of 150 mph.
  • The government has committed £20 million to an eVTOL development programme and is targeting operational flights by 2028.
  • The next major test will demonstrate the VX4’s vertical take-off capabilities and its shift from hovering to wing-borne cruise.
  • Vertical Aerospace has secured millions in private investment and a £70 million bailout from Mudrick Capital but continues to seek fresh funding for certification.