UK military ‘eyes innovative electric flying taxi’ as 2029 launch planned
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British electric flying taxi startup Vertical Aerospace announced that the UK government has given a £10m grant, raising total state funding to £48m. The company also stated that the government has expressed interest in purchasing a military variant of its aircraft. Vertical Aerospace is pursuing regulatory approval for commercial passenger flights, with state backing supporting its development.
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Electric vertical takeoff and landing technology.
Total UK state funding for Vertical Aerospace has reached £48m.
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UK government has given £10m backing to Vertical Aerospace.
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- Need for regulatory approval for passenger flights.
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Loaded language removed<p>Vertical Aerospace says government has given £10m backing, taking its total investment in the project to £48m</p><p>British flying taxi startup Vertical Aerospace has said the UK government has expressed interest in buying a military variant of its aircraft as it races to gain approval for flights with paying passengers.</p><p>Vertical also welcomed another £10m grant from the government,…
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UK government has given £10m backing to Vertical Aerospace.
The GuardianUK government has expressed interest in buying a military variant of Vertical Aerospace's aircraft.
The GuardianTotal UK state funding for Vertical Aerospace has reached £48m.
The GuardianVertical Aerospace is working to gain approval for flights with paying passengers.
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