Vertical’s newest full-scale eVTOL prototype takes first piloted flight
Vertical Aerospace’s newest, and last, full-scale electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) prototype has taken its first piloted…
Vertical Aerospace
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An aerospace company based in the UK that specializes in the manufacturing of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Farnborough Airshow 2026: first peek at the aircraft set to bring the wow factor
The team behind the Farnborough International Airshow has released a first look at the aircraft set to bring…
Vertical Aerospace and Windracers back UK funding initiative to cut red tape
British startups Vertical Aerospace and Windracers are backing a UK government initiative to drive smarter regulation and cut…
Vertical Aerospace secures $850 million financing package for Valo eVTOL
Vertical Aerospace has closed the remaining pieces of a financing package worth up to $850 million, giving the…
Vertical is first non-US eVTOL firm to execute 2-way transition flight: video
Vertical Aerospace has achieved what its CEO Stuart Simpson described as the “most significant technical milestone” in its…
Vertical Aerospace completes horizontal flight transition: video
Vertical Aerospace has successfully completed the first piloted thrust-borne flight transition of its full-scale eVTOL demonstrator. The flight…
Five aviation rivalries that define competition in the modern era
Although aviation happens to be one of the most welcoming industries with collaborations, an integral part of what…
Archer sues Vertical Aerospace over Valo eVTOL design
Archer Aviation filed a patent infringement lawsuit against rival eVTOL developer Vertical Aerospace, alleging that Vertical’s newly unveiled…
Vertical Aerospace selects Evolito to power Valo eVTOL, announces India order
On February 5, 2026, Vertical Aerospace announced that it will be sourcing the electric propulsion unit for its…
Vertical Aerospace lays blueprint for air taxi routes in tech-savvy Japan
Vertical Aerospace is advancing plans to launch air taxi travel in Japan, an established birthplace of electronic innovation,…
UK’s Vertical takes on Archer and Joby in New York with rival eVTOL network
UK-based Vertical Aerospace is taking on Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation in New York after announcing rival plans…
Vertical Aerospace brings in fresh talent as Valo prepares for US debut
A new year and a new injection of fresh talent has been introduced at Vertical Aerospace as the…
Vertical Aerospace finishes final eVTOL prototype; flight tests to start in 2026
Electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Vertical Aerospace has announced that it has completed its third and final full-scale…
Archer recruits Vertical’s Director of Engineering, sets up new UK subsidiary
Archer Aviation has recruited the services of a long-standing Vertical Aerospace employee, as the US electric vehicle takeoff…
Vertical Aerospace: how airlines helped shape the design of new Valo eVTOL
Vertical Aerospace has unveiled its new electric vehicle and takeoff (eVTOL) aircraft Valo at an exclusive high-profile event…
Vertical Aerospace: the face of future flight is here as Valo takes the stage
Electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Vertical Aerospace has unveiled Valo, the latest evolution of its urban…
Vertical Aerospace could become the UK’s next major global exporter
Electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace could become one of the UK’s next major…
Vertical Aerospace enters final phase of eVTOL prototype flight-test program
Vertical Aerospace has entered the fourth and final flight test phase for its electric vehicle takeoff and landing…