Global aerospace and technology company Vertical has unveiled its latest full-scale eVTOL prototype in the UK, where it was developed and assembled. The VX4 eVTOL is more powerful than previous prototypes from Vertical Aerospace and will soon begin flight tests to improve further.
Vertical Aerospace ($EVTL) is a UK-based aerospace developer specializing in electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Since its inception, Vertical has established partnerships with several leading aerospace companies, including GKN, Honeywell, and Leonardo, which aid in the development of its own proprietary battery and propeller technology.
The culmination of its work to deliver one of the quietest and safe eVTOLs has been realized in Vertical's VX4 prototype - the first of its kind designed, built and assembled entirely in the UK. The company's latest eVTOL prototype is the fifth iteration since the company was formed and has already garnered plenty of customer interest.
Vertical shared it has already secured 1,500 pre-orders of the VX4 worth $6 billion from customers on four continents, including Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, GOL, and Bristow - one of the world's largest helicopter operators.