Britain’s first flight taxi has completed its first visit The government has planned to start service by 2028.
Prototype VX4 Electric plane The first of its kind to complete the cross-transit trip Quoteswolds In the general airspace outside the test position in European aviation history.
Bristol-based start-up developed by vertical aerospace, the vehicle is capable of carrying a pilot and four passengers, and can reach a speed of 150 mph at a distance of 100 miles.
Last month, the government announced a £ 20 million funding to make the use of commercial drones and flying taxi services a reality.
Transport Department (DFT) and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will be supported by the new regulatory innovation office, which aims to cut Red lace To ensure that the new technology soon reaches the public.
The main test pilot Simon Davis said: “To carry the aircraft beyond the airfield and the first time hovering over the cottaswolds was really special and was a career attraction for me.
“Our performance predictions were completely present, and the aircraft has flew as a natural expansion of all ground tests and preparations. There are aircraft we have made and capable but are not always pleasant to fly.
“VX4 was not only safe, but a complete bliss. It is responsible, smooth, simple to operate and the sound level from propellers is calm and pleasant in the cockpit. A honor for flying, and a real will for the incredible team behind it.”
Industry experts believe that flying taxis can improve connectivity across the UK, with Briton’s travel Heathro It is estimated to be only 20 minutes.
In March, the US company Jobi Aviation announced its cooperation with the Virgin Atlantic, aimed at the Hub at Heathrow and Manchester Airport with the hub, offering “seamless, zero-furnace, short-range travel” in the UK.
Job’s electric air taxi is designed to carry up to a pilot and four passengers at a speed of up to 200mph.
Labor MP Ellis McDonald made a plan by Norwich Airport, aimed at making East Anglia’s heart of aviation innovation “and has invited the Transport Minister to” take flying on an electric plane “.
Transport Minister Mike Kane stressed the MPs earlier this month and said that the government’s commitment should “maximize the benefits of future flight technologies including flying taxis”.