AMSL Aero's Vertiia Achieves Milestone with Hydrogen-Powered eVTOL in Australia
Key Ideas
- AMSL Aero's Vertiia, Australia's first hydrogen-powered eVTOL, successfully completes first untethered flights.
- The eVTOL is designed for long-range, emission-free flights of up to 1,000km on hydrogen with zero carbon emissions.
- IP Group's investment in AMSL Aero sees promising orders for the Vertiia aircraft from civil customers in Australia.
- Future plans include hydrogen-fuelled flight testing in 2025, marking a significant step towards sustainable aviation.
AMSL Aero, a company supported by UK's IP Group, has made a breakthrough with its Vertiia electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) in Australia. The hydrogen-powered Vertiia, capable of long-range, passenger flights with zero emissions, recently completed its first untethered flights. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Australian aviation, as the Vertiia eVTOL is the first of its kind designed and built in Australia. The aircraft's successful test flights, including over 50 successful operations, demonstrate its promising capabilities. Vertiia is designed to operate on hydrogen, offering a range of up to 1,000km at a cruising speed of 300km/hour, all while maintaining zero carbon emissions. AMSL Aero plans to commence hydrogen-fuelled flight testing of the Vertiia in 2025, showcasing a commitment to sustainable aviation. IP Group's investment in AMSL Aero has already garnered interest, with 26 Vertiia aircraft orders received from various civil customers in Australia. This includes a significant order from Aviation Logistics, a company operating multiple aviation services across the country. With a substantial ownership stake in AMSL Aero, IP Group is poised to witness the growth and success of Vertiia in the evolving aviation industry.