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A new way of commuting is closer to taking off in the US
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A new way of commuting is closer to taking off in the US

  • Vertical Aerospace plans to certify its VX4 eVTOL by 2028, enabling U.S. commercial operations soon after.
  • The VX4 would fly up to 150 mph with a roughly 100-mile range for four to six passengers.
  • Regulators and city planners are prioritizing quieter, safer eVTOL tech for urban travel.
  • Vertical Aerospace is coordinating with the FAA and DOT as part of its U.S. certification process.
  • The plan includes routes with Bristow and Skyports to support airport transfers and urban mobility.
  • Vertical Aerospace envisions eVTOLs aiding emergency services and freight alongside passenger travel.
  • U.S. government support is highlighted as a driver for electric air taxi adoption in megacities.
  • Vertical Aerospace seeks to deliver up to 175 aircraft by 2030, scaling to as many as 900 per year by 2035.
  • The aircraft is designed for airport transfers and cross-city trips in congested urban areas.
  • Vertical Aerospace aims to transform commuting in megacities with electric aviation.
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Exclusive | ‘Jetsons’-style ‘air taxi’ could be flying NYers around in two years: firm
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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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