Vertical Aerospace, based in Bristol, UK, is developing the VX4, a piloted electric air taxi. In April 2026 it completed a full two-way piloted transition flight between vertical and wing-borne flight from Kemble airfield in England.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Airlines and operators in Europe planning air taxi routes |
From Vertical Aerospace's own website.
What stands out
- Piloted transition flight achieved
- UK base with European focus
Worth knowing
- Not yet certified
- Smaller funding base than US leaders
How it ranks
Vertical Aerospace is ranked 7th of 10 in Best eVTOL Companies (Lister Score 89.3).
#7 in Best eVTOL Companies · Lister Score 89.3
Vertical completed a two-way piloted transition flight of its VX4 prototype in April 2026..
| Rank | Best eVTOL Companies | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joby Aviation | 97.1 |
| 2 | EHang | 95.8 |
| 3 | Archer Aviation | 94.6 |
| 4 | Beta Technologies | 93.3 |
| 5 | Wisk Aero | 92.0 |
| 6 | Eve Air Mobility | 90.6 |
| 7 | Vertical Aerospace | 89.3 |
| 8 | AutoFlight | 87.9 |
| 9 | Aridge (XPeng AeroHT) | 86.4 |
| 10 | Volocopter | 85.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How does Vertical Aerospace rank on Lister?
Vertical Aerospace is ranked 7th of 10 in Best eVTOL Companies (Lister Score 89.3).
Appears in
Add this badge to your site
If you work at Vertical Aerospace, paste this code into your website to show where it ranks on Lister. The badge links to the ranking and updates within a day when the rank changes.