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Vertical Says Next eVTOL Prototype Expected In ‘Coming Weeks’

Ben Goldstein March 14, 2024

Vertical plans to build two identical full-scale prototypes in 2024

Credit: Vertical Aerospace
UK startup Vertical Aerospace said it expects its second full-scale VX4 electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) vehicle prototype to be completed in “the coming weeks” for use in planned piloted test flights beginning this spring. The company’s second nonconforming prototype will more closely...
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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