Vertical Aerospace's Propulsion Chief Details VX4 Powertrain Certification Strategy
Stuart Simpson, Chief Engineer for Propulsion at Vertical Aerospace, discusses the development and certification of the electric powertrain for the VX4 eVTOL. He emphasizes the company's partnership with Rolls-Royce for the electric power units and Molicel for the battery system. Simpson outlines the key challenges in certifying this novel technology with regulators like EASA and the UK's CAA. The strategy focuses on a simple, safe, and certifiable design to meet their entry-into-service goals. This approach aims to build confidence in the new propulsion system and the aircraft as a whole.
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