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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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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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