MIflyer
1st Lieutenant
From Avweb:
"Last year, American said it would buy up to 250 Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOLs but like all of those other deals it was PR. American announced on Friday it has reserved 50 delivery slots and write a check to hold them. "The commitment to pay pre-delivery payments and confirmation of slot reservations for the first 50 aircraft is believed to be the first for a major airline in the eVTOL industry, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between American and Vertical and a historical event for aerial mobility," TransportUp said in its story on the deal."
"Vertical has other customers and they've put up money, too, but the American deal is, well, a big deal. "Together, we are making zero-emissions flight a reality for passengers travelling all over the world," said Vertical CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick. American CFO Derek Kerr said the airline is working on all aspects of its business to lessen its environmental impact and is "proud to take part in another step toward the development of advanced air mobility." The VX4 carries four passengers and a pilot and the company says it will fly 100 miles at 175 knots. The motor pylons rotate for vertical flight and the wing provides lift for cruise."
I think that EVTOL aircraft are going to be like the F-117 was, a highly specialized capability good for very limited uses, but unlike the stealth fighter, mainly for PR, so they cna say they "got with the program." How much use is an airplane that can only carry 4 passengers for 100 miles to a giant airline like American? Are they going to expand their service to Walmart parking lots in small towns?
"Last year, American said it would buy up to 250 Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOLs but like all of those other deals it was PR. American announced on Friday it has reserved 50 delivery slots and write a check to hold them. "The commitment to pay pre-delivery payments and confirmation of slot reservations for the first 50 aircraft is believed to be the first for a major airline in the eVTOL industry, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between American and Vertical and a historical event for aerial mobility," TransportUp said in its story on the deal."
"Vertical has other customers and they've put up money, too, but the American deal is, well, a big deal. "Together, we are making zero-emissions flight a reality for passengers travelling all over the world," said Vertical CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick. American CFO Derek Kerr said the airline is working on all aspects of its business to lessen its environmental impact and is "proud to take part in another step toward the development of advanced air mobility." The VX4 carries four passengers and a pilot and the company says it will fly 100 miles at 175 knots. The motor pylons rotate for vertical flight and the wing provides lift for cruise."
I think that EVTOL aircraft are going to be like the F-117 was, a highly specialized capability good for very limited uses, but unlike the stealth fighter, mainly for PR, so they cna say they "got with the program." How much use is an airplane that can only carry 4 passengers for 100 miles to a giant airline like American? Are they going to expand their service to Walmart parking lots in small towns?
