"The British flight honchos at Vertical Aerospace have alleged that London could see flying taxis transporting passengers to and from London airports by as soon as 2028. They've created the electric Valo aircraft, which can fly up to 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 miles per hour, and carry up to six passengers. The aircraft is currently undergoing testing, but the aim is for the Valo to secure regulatory approval within the next three years."
"Vertical Aerospace revealed their prototype to the public at an event in Canary Wharf earlier this week (Wednesday 10). The company plans to build seven aircrafts for UK use. Vertical Aerospace chief executive Stuart Simpson said in a statement: 'Valo is the aircraft that turns electric flight into a commercial reality - clean, quiet, fast and engineered for everyday service. It marks a new dawn in transport, one that will connect people in minutes, not hours.'"
Vertical Aerospace plans to introduce the electric Valo aircraft to serve London airport routes as soon as 2028. The Valo can carry up to six passengers, fly up to 100 miles and reach speeds of about 150 miles per hour. The aircraft is undergoing testing with a target of regulatory approval within three years. Initial routes would link Canary Wharf with airports including Gatwick and Heathrow and regional destinations such as Cambridge, Oxford and Bicester. The company revealed a prototype, intends to build seven UK aircraft, expects initial premium pricing for airport transfers, and anticipates costs falling as production grows.
Read at Time Out London
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