Electric flying taxi? Vertical Aerospace completes maiden test flight over Cotswolds

Michael Holder
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Bristol-based developer founded by OVO Energy CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick aims to begin offering intercity air taxi services as early as 2022

The UK's first full-scale, fully-electric flying 'taxi' has successfully completed its first test-flight over the Cotswolds as part of developer Vertical Aerospace's project to provide zero emission air...

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