UK-based firm aims to launch piloted electric flying taxi in 2028

A UK-based firm is aiming to launch a piloted flying taxi (VX4)  in 2028, powered by electricity, that it says will operate at a similar price point to the country's well-known black cabs.

Simon Davies, Chief Test Pilot, Vertical Aerospace  said "All the signs are that there's an incredible demand for these aircraft, for the capability it brings. We've got over 1,500 orders and options for our aircraft already from customers all around the world in five different regulatory jurisdictions, so America, Brazil, Europe, Japan."

The VX4 will be used by operators as a flying taxi, and it's going to allow people to avoid traffic jams and do that at a price that's very similar to that of a black taxi." 

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