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Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) Announces First Flight of VX4 eVTOL

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Vertical Aerospace Becomes the First British Company in 20 Years to Lift off With a New Aircraft

September 26, 2022 6:00 AM EDT

Vertical Aerospace has celebrated wheels up for the first time as its electric VX4 prototype conducted its very first airborne test Vertical becomes the first British aerospace company to manufacture a new aircraft in over 20 years* The new phase in its intensive test programme saw the piloted aircraft lifted from the ground under tethered conditions It is hoped the VX4 will be certified in 2025 The test took place following the company receiving its Permit to Fly from the UKs Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertical Aerospace... More