UK Startup Enters Final Phase of eVTOL Certification Process

Vertical Aerospace has completed the fourth and final flight test phase for its eVTOL prototype, receiving a ‘Permit to Fly’ from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The company has completed phases 1, 2, and 3, including tethered, thrustborne, and wingborne flight. The fourth phase involves transitioning between thrustborne and wingborne flight. The VX4 prototype is designed to carry a pilot and four passengers and has a planned range of up to 1,000 miles. Vertical Aerospace has submitted over 20,000 pages of safety and technical information to the CAA during the certification process. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the company and its eVTOL technology. The information was first reported by AeroTime.