Yacht charter and travel outfitter company Pelorus and VRCO, a luxury eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft) manufacturer, have announced a partnership to offer additional bespoke travel experiences for clients. The agreement includes an initial supply of at least four of VRCO’s four-person XP4 aircraft.
In what's touted as the first time an exclusive travel company has collaborated with an eVTOL developer, the two firms will work together to create brand-new travel experiences and will give Pelorus customers the ability to travel further and explore more deeply. Meanwhile, VRCO’s all-electric XP4 aircraft will enhance Pelorus’s commitment to carbon-responsible travel and its capabilities will enable travelers to expand their exploration adventures, from taking off and landing on yachts to flying through mountain and jungle environments.
With the innovative four-person XP4 aircraft undergoing extreme hot and cold weather testing and due for certification in 2024, the construction of new Pelorus travel itineraries and the enhancement of existing experiences will begin immediately. (Think: Soaring above the mountains of Papua New Guinea, over Greenland’s ice caps or gazing down at the wildlife in the African bush.) VRCO began development of its XP4 aircraft design in 2016, with operational testing beginning in 2024 and certification expected shortly afterward. The craft’s design has been created with safety, security and high performance in mind—the XP4 can reach speeds in excess of 160 knots.
Its innovative design features advanced lightweight composites and detection and avoidance technologies with safety measures including a ballistic parachute and low-altitude crash prevention systems. The hot and cold weather testing being undertaken with the XP4 this year will be crucial to ensure the craft’s suitability for the most extreme travel destinations Pelorus has to offer.
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