London could have Electric flying taxis by 2028, aerospace company claims

"London could see electric flying taxis transporting airport passengers as early as 2028, a British aerospace company has announced. Vertical Aerospace aims for its Valo aircraft, designed to carry up to six passengers, to secure regulatory approval within three years. Initial commercial routes are expected to include vital airport-to-city centre connections. The public will have the chance to view a full-scale prototype of the innovative vehicle at an open house event in Canary Wharf this Wednesday."

"Valo is the aircraft that turns electric flight into a commercial reality clean, quiet, fast and engineered for everyday service, Vertical Aerospace chief executive Stuart Simpson said in a statement on Wednesday. It marks a new dawn in transport, one that will connect people in minutes, not hours. Planned destinations for flying taxis departing from Canary Wharf include London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Cambridge, Oxford and Bicester."

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The Independent relies on donations to fund free, accessible journalism, refusing paywalls and sending reporters to cover issues across the political spectrum. Donations support investigative work, documentaries and on-the-ground interviews on topics from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech. Vertical Aerospace plans to launch its Valo electric flying taxis by 2028, with the six-passenger aircraft seeking regulatory approval within three years. Initial commercial routes target airport-to-city centre links, with a full-scale prototype on public display in Canary Wharf. The Valo is described as clean, quiet, fast and engineered for everyday service, aiming to connect people in minutes.

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