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Vertical Aerospace

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Aircraft

Vertical Touts VX4 eVTOL Military Missions at UK’s RIAT Air Show

UK company’s eVTOL prototype flew from Cotswold Airport to the Fairford air force base
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL on approach to the Royal Air Force's Fairford base in the UK.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Vertical Raises $60 Million for VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Development

UK start-up says it now has cash to support work on the four-passenger aircraft through mid-2026
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Vertical Makes Piloted Wingborne eVTOL Flight in Open Airspace

VX4 prototype flew under an extended permit to fly from Cotswold Airport
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft prototype
Engines

Vertical Confirms Plans for Longer-range Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft

New version of VX4 aircraft will fly 1,000 miles with a 1,100-kg payload
Vertical Aerospace hybrid-electric propulsion system
Aircraft

Honeywell Expands Role with Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 eVTOL Aircraft

U.S. technology group will now provide inceptor controllers for pilots
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft
Regulations and Government

Vertical Adopts Standardized Chargers for eVTOL Aircraft Batteries

UK manufacturer has purchased battery chargers from electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies
Beta Technologies' "Charge Cube" electric battery rechargers
Airlines

Virgin Atlantic Teams with Joby for UK eVTOL Air Taxi Network

Long-haul airline has switched allegiance from Vertical Aerospace to Joby Aviation
Virgin Atlantic Joby eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Vertical's Third VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Prototype Takes Shape

UK start-up has funds to support work through the end of 2025
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL flight testing
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Joby and Archer Cash Positions Appear Strong in Crunch Year for eVTOLs

The timing for completing FAA type certification of eVTOL aircraft remains unclear
Joby eVTOL manufacturing
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Investors Back eVTOL Developer Vertical with $84 Million in New Capital

Funding round that closed on January 24 includes two-tier warrants plus new stock
Vertical Aerospace's VX4 eVTOL aircraft prototype