Flying taxis that can reach 150mph speeds are 'coming to London by 2028'
Published on Dec 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Dec 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM (UTC+4)
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Claire Reid
British-based aerospace manufacturer Vertical Aerospace says flying taxis could be zipping through the skies above London as soon as 2028.
There’s been plenty of buzz about electric vertical takeoff and landing (or eVTOL) aircraft lately.
Big names, such as Joby and Archer Aviation, have showcased their flying taxis amid claims that eVTOLs could revolutionize the travel industry.
Now, Vertical Aerospace has unveiled its Valo flying taxi, and it could be coming to the UK soon.
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The Vertical Aerospace Valo can hit speeds of 150mph
The Valo is a successor to Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 prototype and features a ‘significantly enhanced design’ with an aerodynamic airframe, an under-floor battery system, and a redesigned wing and propeller architecture.
The eVTOL has a range of up to 100 miles and can hit a top speed of 150mph.
Initially, the Valo will launch with four seats inside a spacious cabin with panoramic windows.
But its creators say the eVTOL’s flexible design means this can be bumped up to six seats in the future, which could help to lower the cost of travel for passengers.
Of course, before the flying taxi can take off, it will need to be granted approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
However, the company is aiming for airliner-level safety certification in 2028, paving the way for it to enter service shortly after.
Vertical Aerospace has said early commercial routes for its Velo flying taxi will include airports to city centers.
According to Sky News, the eVTOL is aiming to initially fly between London’s Canary Wharf and several destinations, including Gatwick and Heathrow.
The company behind the flying taxis want to make them affordable
Vertical Aerospace also wants to make flying taxis affordable.
Although it will start out as a ‘premium product’, once production is scaled up, the company believes it could become ‘very affordable’.
A spokesperson for the company told the BBC that the Velo is ‘significantly cheaper than a helicopter’ and that one day it could be as cheap as riding in an Uber.
“Where it starts to become affordable is, we’ve got a vehicle that can fly lots of times a day, can carry lots of passengers, needs very little maintenance, is very efficient to operate,” the spokesperson said.
“Ultimately, the potential is for this aircraft to be a similar cost as hiring an Uber.”
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
