# UK military considers electric flying taxi for potential 2029 launch

The British military is exploring the use of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, commonly known as flying taxis, with a target launch date of 2029. These vehicles could transform troop movement, logistics, and surveillance operations. The move highlights growing military interest in sustainable aviation technology.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/21/uk-military-electric-flying-taxi-vertical-aerospace-evtol) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:03 GMT