Vertical partners with Heathrow Airport for zero emissions vehicle

The agreement between Heathrow and Vertical is intended as a significant milestone for Britain's zero-emissions aviation industry. Both parties will work closely to explore how this new technology can fit into existing operations at the airport.

With anticipated speeds of up to 200 mph, Vertical's piloted eVTOL will be able to transport four passengers in near silence from Heathrow to the City of London in 12 minutes, with zero operating emissions and at the cost of a taxi. 

Chris Annetts, Chief Strategy Officer of Heathrow, said: "This emerging technology has the potential to reduce congestion and pollution on local roads. We look forward to exploring the possibilities of zero-emissions flight together."

Meanwhile, Dufour Aerospace and Swiss air rescue Rega have signed a letter of intent to cooperate on development of an air ambulance version of Dufour’s tilt-wing Aero3 eVTOL aircraft.