Why Vertical Aerospace’s Selection of Astronics for Low-Voltage Power Distribution Strengthens the Valo Certification Programme

Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) has selected U.S.-based aerospace electronics manufacturer Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO) to provide the low-voltage electrical power distribution system for its next-generation Valo eVTOL aircraft, strengthening the supplier network behind the company’s certification programme. While propulsion systems often attract most of the attention from the press, investors, and the advanced air mobility…

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Vertical Aerospace Expands Flight-Test Fleet Ahead of Critical Design Review

The UK-based eVTOL developer, Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) announced that its latest prototype completed its first piloted flight on June 5 at the company’s Flight Test Centre. The aircraft, introduced in December of last year, becomes the second full-scale VX4 in Vertical’s current active flight-test fleet and arrives at a pivotal point in the programme…

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Vertical Aerospace and Marubeni Carry Japan eVTOL Plans Forward with Valo

Vertical Aerospace has taken another step towards commercial eVTOL operations in Japan, expanding its partnership with Marubeni Corporation to develop future electric air taxi routes and prepare for piloted demonstration flights in the Osaka Bay area beginning in 2026. Announced at the 2026 Singapore Airshow, the update signals growing momentum behind Vertical’s Valo aircraft programme…

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Vertical Aerospace Nears Full Piloted Transition Flight as Phase 4 Testing Advances

Vertical Aerospace [NYSE: EVTL] expects to complete the final 10% of tilt transition remaining in early 2026. Limited flight-test windows and weather constraints during this fourth phase have understandably delayed the expectation of its completion from the end of 2025 to early 2026. Expanding the Transition Envelope Since receiving its Permit to Fly from the…

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Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL prototype Completes Phase 3 of Wingborne Flight testing, Gets Ready for Phase 4 Transition Flight

Vertical Aerospace [NYSE: EVTL], has just completed its Phase 3 of flight testing the VX4 prototype eVTOL aircraft. The next phase is expected to be completed by the end of this year (2025). These flights were flown by the experienced pilots Paul Stone, and Chief Test Pilot Simon Davies. “Completing wingborne flight is a historic…

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Vertical Aerospace Delivers a Strong Financial Plan and Key Achievements in 2025 🇬🇧

London, August 5, 2025 – Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL), the pioneering electric aviation company based in Bristol, England, has provided an exciting update on its operations for the first half of 2025, marking significant advancements in the development of its flagship VX4 eVTOL aircraft. With strong operational and commercial momentum, the company has made critical strides in…

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Why the Vertical Aerospace partnership with Bristow matters: increases your chance to fly in an eVTOL sooner than you think 🇬🇧

On June 12th 2025, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) and Bristow Group (NYSE: VTOL) was signed which will lower the barriers to entry for helicopter operators to enter the eVTOL marketand provide services with this new eVTOL technology, backed by the 75 years of helicopter experience of Bristow Group, and…

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Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL prototype makes historic first piloted eVTOL wingborne flight in Europe

Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) has achieved a historic milestone in European aviation on the 27th of May 2025 by conducting the first piloted wingborne flight of a an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in open airspace. The VX4 prototype, soaring over the UK countryside from Cotswold Airport, successfully showcased controlled wingborne flight in open…

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