What if an air taxi could cost the same per mile, per seat as an Uber Black/Comfort, while getting you to your destination much faster? Vertical Aerospace’s eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft), the Valo, is looking to make air taxis a reality in as little as two years. The Valo could enter service as soon as 2028 following regulatory approval, with Manhattan and London among its first markets.
The goal is to offer a faster and environmentally responsible way to cut down on commutes to airports, sports stadiums, and between heliports. This eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft has a cruising speed of 150 miles per hour and a range of about 100 miles, it can shrink trips that usually take hours down to minutes. I had the chance to check out the Valo recently, and here’s why this could mark a real turning point for urban transport.
