Vertical Aerospace Doubles Flight Test Capacity With Final Prototype

Vertical announces third prototype eVTOL will start flight testing in January 2026

Vertical Aerospace today announced that its third and final full-scale prototype aircraft has been completed and will begin piloted flight testing following commissioning in January 2026. The aircraft is an exact replica of Vertical’s current full-scale prototype, which is completing transition flight testing at its UK Flight Test Centre, with the most recent flight conducted on 19 December and further flight tests expected this week, said the co

Vertical Aerospace finishes final eVTOL prototype

Electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Vertical Aerospace has announced that it has completed its third and final full-scale prototype aircraft and will start piloted flight testing after commissioning in January 2026.  The aircraft is an exact duplicate of Vertical’s current full-scale prototype, which is undergoing transition flight testing at the UK Flight Test Centre, the eVTOL manufacturer announced in a statement on Decembe…

Aviation startup shares incredible video of prototype EV's maiden takeoff flight: 'A major milestone'

The next chapter of sustainable air travel has taken flight — and in 10 years, it could be part of your everyday commute. Austrian aviation company CycloTech recently began flight testing its personal electric vertical takeoff and landing — or eVTOL — aircraft prototype. Dubbed the BlackBird, the…

Vertical Aerospace Doubles Flight Test Capacity With Final Prototype