Vertical Aerospace, Rolls-Royce Agree To Exit EPU Contract

Vertical is targeting entry-into-service for its VX4 air taxi in 2026.

Credit: Vertical Aerospace
Rolls-Royce and Vertical Aerospace have agreed to exit their contract for the supply of electric propulsion units (EPU), leaving Vertical on the hook to secure an alternate supplier ahead of planned flight tests beginning this summer. In late 2021, Rolls agreed to design the full system architecture...
Ben Goldstein

Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

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