Would you take a ride on this “taxi”?🪽🚕 Vertical Aerospace is showcasing its Valo electric air taxi in New York City. The Valo is a piloted electric aircraft designed to carry four passengers up to 100 miles at speeds of 150 mph with zero operating emissions, and this marks its first U.S. appearance following its London unveiling last month. Alongside the showcase, Vertical announced plans for electric air taxi routes in and around Manhattan in partnership with Bristow Group and Skyports Infra

Lift off! Vertical Aerospace’s successful electric flight with full-scale aircraft Vertical Aerospace has successfully flown its full-scale electric aircraft at the historic Cotswold Airport in Kemble, UK. Vertical next intends to put a pilot in the aircraft as it progresses its flight test programme to include crewed flight missions. Watch Vertical’s VX4 in flight here In recent weeks, Vertical’s VX4 aircraft has been undergoing a series of rigorous, remotely-piloted ‘thrustborne’ test flights.

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