Air taxis in the UK: eVTOL launch dates

Electric air taxis and the certification they need before anyone can book a seat. Dates in this category move often, so every slip is kept on the record.

  • 1 delayed
Air taxisChecked
ArrivalStatusCategoryUK arrival
Vertical ValoDelayed to 2029Air mobility2029 (was 2028)

Promised dates in air taxis

Of 3 promised dates that have come due or been revised, 0 were kept and 3 slipped. How the Slip Index works.

Promised dates in Air taxis
ItemThe promiseSaidVerdict
Vertical Aerospace Valo air taxiType certification (VX4, now Valo)“2029” (Vertical Aerospace, source)Still openDeadline 31 Dec 2029
Vertical Aerospace Valo air taxiUK air taxi network with Skyports and Bristow“Q1 2029” (Vertical Aerospace, Skyports and Bristow, source)Still openDeadline 31 Mar 2029
Vertical Aerospace Valo air taxiType certification (VX4, now Valo)“2028” (Vertical Aerospace, source)Pushed backMoved back 12 months
Vertical Aerospace Valo air taxiType certification (VX4, now Valo)“end of 2026” (Vertical Aerospace, source)Pushed backMoved back 24 months
Vertical Aerospace Valo air taxiType certification (VX4, now Valo)“2025” (Vertical Aerospace, source)Pushed backMoved back 12 months

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