Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 eVTOL Achieves Airfield-to-Airfield Flight Milestone
Vertical Aerospace, a leading British electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturer, has marked a significant milestone with its VX4 aircraft successfully completing its first airfield-to-airfield flight. This achievement signifies a major leap in the development of electric air taxis, showcasing the aircraft’s capability to operate within established aviation infrastructure.
The VX4 made an unexpected debut at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2025, highlighting the advancements in urban air mobility technology. This flight test milestone is pivotal for the certification process, as it proves the aircraft’s ability to operate in real-world aviation environments, as opposed to solely controlled test facilities.
The triumphant airfield-to-airfield flight brings Vertical Aerospace one step closer to its ultimate goal of certifying the VX4 for commercial operations. Vertical Aerospace is a front-runner in the eVTOL industry, contending with companies such as Joby Aviation and Archer to pioneer the electric air taxis market.
The company has previously revealed plans to certify the VX4’s flight systems to commercial aviation standards, marking a significant progression in urban air mobility infrastructure development.
Source: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/