COMPANY
Vertical Aerospace
News
Aircraft
Vertical Aerospace’s eVTOL Aircraft Nears First Full Transition Flight
Phase 3 of flight testing with a full-scale VX4 prototype is now complete
Aircraft
Aciturri Signs To Make Airframes for Vertical’s VX4 eVTOL Aircraft
Scope of production package covers the wing, empennage, pylons, and fuselage
Aircraft
Vertical Touts VX4 eVTOL Military Missions at UK’s RIAT Air Show
UK company’s eVTOL prototype flew from Cotswold Airport to the Fairford air force base
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Vertical Raises $60 Million for VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Development
UK start-up says it now has cash to support work on the four-passenger aircraft through mid-2026
Aircraft
Vertical Makes Piloted Wingborne eVTOL Flight in Open Airspace
VX4 prototype flew under an extended permit to fly from Cotswold Airport
Engines
Vertical Confirms Plans for Longer-range Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft
New version of VX4 aircraft will fly 1,000 miles with a 1,100-kg payload
Aircraft
Honeywell Expands Role with Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 eVTOL Aircraft
U.S. technology group will now provide inceptor controllers for pilots
Regulations and Government
Vertical Adopts Standardized Chargers for eVTOL Aircraft Batteries
UK manufacturer has purchased battery chargers from electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies
Airlines
Virgin Atlantic Teams with Joby for UK eVTOL Air Taxi Network
Long-haul airline has switched allegiance from Vertical Aerospace to Joby Aviation
Aircraft
Vertical's Third VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Prototype Takes Shape
UK start-up has funds to support work through the end of 2025
