The vertiport will serve as a key node for early vertiport network planning and demonstrations, and will support Vertical Aerospace's demo flights and test key procedures ahead of commercial launch.
This $10m brings total support for the project to $47m, and will be used to further develop eVTOL propeller technology and propulsion, for which Vertical is heading a consortium of tech and research institutions.
The funding comes as Vertical nears the completion of its second-gen, full-scale piloted VX4 prototype. The aircraft will conduct public flight demonstrations throughout the year.