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Vertical Aerospace's Air Taxi Promises 7-Minute NYC Commute by 2028

1/26/2026

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Vertical Aerospace, the aerospace company developing electric air taxis, with CEO Stuart Simpson, plans to launch its Valo in New York by 2028.
The four-seat Valo can travel up to 100 miles at 150 mph.
The John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Manhattan trip could drop from about an hour to seven minutes.
Vertical Aerospace has received nearly 1,500 pre-orders from major airlines and aims to produce 1,000 units annually by 2035.

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Vertical Aerospace, the aerospace company developing electric air taxis, with CEO Stuart Simpson, plans to launch its Valo in New York by 2028.
The four-seat Valo can travel up to 100 miles at 150 mph.
The John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Manhattan trip could drop from about an hour to seven minutes.
Vertical Aerospace has received nearly 1,500 pre-orders from major airlines and aims to produce 1,000 units annually by 2035.