Vertical Aerospace has completed the construction of what it describes as its “third and final full-scale prototype aircraft,” which will double its current flight test capacity from early 2026. The readiness of the additional example of its VX4 eVTOL aircraft was announced on December 22, as the UK company seeks to maintain momentum as it targets a full piloted transition (moving from the hover to forward wingborne flight) early in the year.
Vertical’s second VX4 technology demonstrator has completed 10 flights since receiving its UK Civil Aviation Authority permit to fly last month. These have included several first-time achievements “including in-flight deployment and stow of the rear propellers, spin-up during wingborne flight, and prop-hold functionality,” explained Vertical. According to the UK-based company, around 10% of vertical lift propellor tilt transition work remains before a full transition flight can be made.
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