Vertical & Heathrow to collaborate on future of urban air mobility

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical), the manufacturer of the VA-X4 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle, has announced a collaboration with Heathrow Airport to explore how Vertical’s VA-X4 could operate from Heathrow by the mid-2020s. The companies have described the agreement as a “significant milestone for Britain’s zero-emissions aviation industry”. Stephen Fitzpatrick, CEO and Founder of Vertical, said: “This partnership is a big step forward as we try to get the UK to Net Zero by 2050. This announcement marks the start of an exciting relationship that will help make eVTOLs flying from Heathrow by the mid-2020s a reality.” Chris Annetts,