Vertical Completes First Piloted Wing-borne Flight In Open Airspace

The VX4 prototype reached a speed of 115 kt. (150 mph) at 2,000-ft. altitude.  Credit: Vertical Aerospace

The VX4 prototype reached a speed of 115 kt. (150 mph) at 2,000 ft. altitude.

Credit: Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace has completed the first piloted wing-borne flight of its VX4 eVTOL air taxi, marking another milestone as it progresses toward a first manned transition flight expected later this year. The flight was also notable because it marked the first time the VX4 had flown in public...
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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