🚁 Vertical Aerospace Flies Second eVTOL

Vertical Aerospace launched its second full-size electric eVTOL prototype, Valo, on June 5 at its UK test center, doubling its flight test fleet.

Valo has eight motors with tilt and folding props, cruises at 240 km/h, carries a pilot plus 4 passengers, and has a 161 km range. It will later convert to a hybrid-electric version for longer range and heavier loads.

The company aims for commercial certification by 2028 and has about 1500 preorders, including from American Airlines and Japan Airlines. It passed a key milestone in April with a full transition flight under regulator supervision.

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