Flying taxi ordered by American Airlines successfully completes first test flight
Vertical AerospaceThe piloted test of the VX4 is the first in a series of planned tests, Vertical Aerospace said Monday. A British startup has successfully completed the first piloted test flight of its VX4 flying taxi.
The company, Vertical Aerospace, announced the news on Monday. It marks a significant step in the development of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft technology. which has been ordered by American Airlines and Virgin Airlines, to carry four passengers on 30-minute flights between airports and across cities.
The test flight, which occurred inside an aircraft hanger, aimed to determine whether the vehicle could lift itself under its own weight, a spokesperson for Vertical Aerospace told Insider. During the 10-minute test, the craft, which was tethered to the ground, hovered at a height of around 3 feet, the spokesperson said.
"This test represented the culmination of many months of preparation by a huge team," said Justin Paines, the company's chief test pilot, who also flew the aircraft.
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