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Exclusive | ‘Jetsons’-style ‘air taxi’ could be flying NYers around in two years: firm

Vertical Aerospace says its four-seat Valo electric air taxi could be certified to fly short NYC routes by 2028.
Vertical CEO Stuart Simpson pitched the Valo as a zero-emissions, low-noise option for urban travel.
Valo could operate on routes such as downtown Manhattan to MetLife Stadium using nearby heliports and airports.
Vertical plans a hybrid version for up to six passengers with a longer range up to 1,000 miles.
Jet taxi plans would rely on green energy and aim to reduce emissions in urban air travel.
The project follows New York City's move to restrict non-essential helicopter flights and explore electric alternatives.
Vertical Aerospace has already logged nearly 1,500 pre-orders from major customers including American Airlines and Japan Airlines.
Demonstrations in Manhattan showcased a prototype Valo aircraft and its leather interior.
Vertical aims to produce about 1,000 Valo aircraft per year by 2035 to service major global cities.
Industry leaders expect potential shift toward low-emission urban air mobility, pending regulatory approvals.

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