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Vertical’s VX4 prototype eVTOL aircraft achieves first tethered piloted flight

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Just over a week after Vertical Aerospace unveiled its new full-scale VX4 eVTOL prototype, the UK-based pioneer has confirmed that the aircraft has completed its first tethered piloted flight.

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Lilium considers setting up eVTOL production plant in France

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The Lilium Jet will be able to carry five people (four passengers and a pilot) over distances of up to 175 kilometers (about 108.74 It uses Ducted Electric Vectored Thrust (DEVT) technology, which allows the aircraft to take off vertically and then accelerate horizontally, resembling the takeoff of a tiltrotor aircraft.

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Horizon Aircraft reaches milestone with X7 eVTOL transitioning to forward flight

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The aircraft also has twin-boom vertical stabilizers to the rear and a monocoque cabin that can accommodate up to six passengers, plus the operating pilot. We are looking forward to proving this next on our full-scale, piloted technical demonstrator that is currently under construction.

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The innovators and trailblazers of future aviation flourishing in the UK

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On June 25, 2024, one of the new full-scale VX4 eVTOL prototypes successfully completed its first tethered piloted flight marking a huge milestone for the company. From the aircraft to the batteries powering them, Vertical Aerospace is quite literally propelling the future of aviation,” Cervenka added.

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Flight Test Files: Grumman F-14 Tomcat

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Since the 1940s, Dryden has been a hub for cutting-edge flight testing, contributing significantly to the development of modern aviation technologies. Initially flown by NASA test pilots, including Einar Enevoldson, the aircraft was later handed over to Grumman and Navy test pilots from Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

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Airbus A350 | Features, Comfort & Efficiency

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Airbus A350 | Features, Comfort & Efficiency The Airbus A350, launched in 2015, represents the cutting edge of aviation technology. The common cockpit design allows pilots to transition between different Airbus aircraft with minimal additional training, enhancing operational flexibility.

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Horizon Aircraft is developing the first 800km range hybrid eVTOL aircraft  

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The aircraft also has twin-boom vertical stabilizers to the rear and a monocoque cabin that can accommodate up to six passengers, plus the operating pilot. The fans are exposed by way of slidable surfaces that retract into the wing structure when commanded by the operating pilot. In terms of dimensions, the Cavorite X7 measures 11.6

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