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Vertical VX4
Vertical Aerospace expects to complete EASA type certification for its four-passenger VX4 eVTOL aircraft by 2024. Launch customers, including American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, helicopter operator Bristow and customers of leasing group Avolon, are expected to start commercial services from the mid 2020s.
- December 31, 2024 - Type Certification Granted /Projected type certification of Vertical Aerospace VA-1X eVTOL aircraft
- June 30, 2021 - Test Flight /First flight of first full-scale Vertical Aerospace VA-1X eVTOL prototype
- August 22, 2019 - Test Flight /First flight of Vertical's Seraph eVTOL prototype
Special Reports
In-depth background on the key issues and topics.
The Regulatory Environment
Many eVTOL and UAM pioneers appear to underestimate what it will take to meet complex regulatory requirements for their new aircraft.
Power Technology
Battery technology is still falling short as a long-term answer to the needs of eVTOL aircraft.
Air Traffic Management
Autonomous eVTOL aircraft join drones in posing air traffic management challenges
Ground Infrastructure
Some would question whether ambitious urban air mobility launch timelines are realistic in view of the ground infrastructure challenges.
Avionics
Advances in avionics technology are critical to unlocking the potential of autonomous urban air mobility
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