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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Evans

Britain’s first-ever flying taxi takes to the skies – and you could be using one very soon

Britain's first flying taxi has taken to the skies - (Vertical Aerospace)

Britain’s first-ever flying taxi has completed its first journey as the government backs plans to introduce the service by 2028.

The prototype VX4 electric aircraft is the first of its kind to complete a cross-country trip from the Cotswolds in normal airspace outside of test conditions in European aviation history.

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