Member - Vertical Aerospace Ltd.
Vertical Aerospace is developing all-electric VTOL aircraft, aiming to make sustainable aviation available for everyone.
About
Founded by Stephen Fitzpatrick, CEO of OVO, Vertical Aerospace is building technology to revolutionise how people fly, by making air travel personal, on-demand and carbon free.
Since 2016, Vertical Aerospace has grown to over 100 world-class engineers and technical experts, recruited from the likes of Airbus, Rolls-Royce and Jaguar Land Rover.
In 2019 they launched their second prototype aircraft, the Seraph, capable of carrying 250kg and reaching speeds of 80km/h. They also acquired Vertical Advanced Engineering, who will focus on applying the latest technologies and agile processes from F1 to the development of eVTOL aircraft.
Headquarters Bristol BS2 0UW, UK
SDG’s of application
The Sustainable Development Goals are a call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure peace and prosperity everywhere.
SDG 6
Clean water and sanitation
SDG 7
Affordable and clean energy
SDG 9
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
SDG 11
Sustainable cities and communities
SDG 12
Responsible consumption and production
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