AI Air Taxis Arrive: Will You Ride a Pilotless evTOL?
In the 2010s, a wave of startups emerged, each racing to bring air taxis to major cities around the world. Today their plans are coming to fruition.
Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace is a British aerospace company founded in 2016 and based in Bristol, specializing in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban and regional air mobility. Its flagship model, the VX4, is a four-passenger, zero-emission air taxi designed for quiet, efficient flights over short distances. The company integrates advanced materials, electric propulsion, and digital flight systems to reduce aviation’s environmental impact. Vertical Aerospace collaborates with major partners including Honeywell, Rolls-Royce, and Microsoft to bring sustainable air transport closer to commercial reality.