Vertical Aerospace's eVTOL Achieves Historic Flight Between Airports
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Vertical Aerospace's VX-4 eVTOL hybrid-electric air taxi prototype has set a new milestone by successfully completing the first-ever flight of its kind between two airports across public airspace during the Royal International Air Tattoo in the UK. On July 16th, the VX-4 prototype received clearance from the UK Civil Aviation Authority to undertake a journey from Cotswold Airport to RAF Fairford, traversing a distance of 17 miles at a speed of 115 mph and an altitude of 1,800 feet. This historic flight signifies a significant advancement in the integration of eVTOLs into real-world airport operations.