The first airborne test was piloted, showcasing compliance with stringent safety standards.
VX4, the electric vertical take-off and landing capable aircraft from British aviation startup Vertical Aerospace completed its first take-off from the ground over the weekend, the company said in a
. Also referred to as "wheels up," the milestone is a major boost for American Airlines, which has plans to incorporate 250 such aircraft into its fleet when they are available.is picking up pace as cities and airline companies are looking for electric-powered and greener means of aerial transport. The range limitation of these electric aircraft is still an ongoing concern, but the capability of VTOL has opened up new avenues in urban transport.
During this time, VX4 can cruise at a speed of 150 miles an hour while being 100 times quieter than a helicopter, the company claims on its website. Vertical Aerospace has also promised the use of advanced avionics on its eVTOL aircraft that will see it incorporate the same flight control technologies as seen in the F-35. This is aimed a reducing pilot workload during flight and increasing automation.
Inside an aircraft hanger, the VX4 took off from the ground for the very first time, piloted by Justin Paines, the company's test pilot. The test flight was rather short, lasting only ten minutes and the aircraft only rose to a height of about three feet while being tethered to the ground,
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