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Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (NYSE: EVTL) is frequently featured in news coverage as a global aerospace and technology company focused on electric aviation and advanced air mobility. Company announcements highlight the development of its piloted electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, including the VX4 prototype and its successor, Valo, which is intended to be taken through certification and into commercial service.
News about Vertical often covers milestones in its flight test programme, such as piloted hover, wingborne and transition testing of its full-scale prototype under UK Civil Aviation Authority oversight. Updates describe the completion of multiple flights, expansion of the transition envelope and the use of test data to refine flight-control software and validate aircraft behaviour.
Another recurring theme in EVTL news is Vertical’s commercial and strategic partnerships. Press releases detail pre-order agreements and memoranda of understanding with airlines and operators, including American Airlines, Japan Airlines, GOL, Avolon, Bristow and Héli Air Monaco, as well as collaborations with infrastructure and operations partners like Skyports Infrastructure and Bristow Group on proposed electric air taxi routes in the UK. Supplier partnerships with companies such as Syensqo, Honeywell, GKN, Aciturri and Molicel are also prominent, particularly where they relate to composite materials, propulsion systems and other critical components.
Investors following EVTL news will also see updates on corporate strategy and capital planning, including the Flightpath 2030 strategy, economic impact assessments, at-the-market equity offering arrangements, insider share purchases and board appointments. Together, these stories provide context on Vertical Aerospace’s progress toward certification, industrialisation and potential commercial operations in the emerging advanced air mobility sector.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE:EVTL) signed a three-party Memorandum of Understanding on February 10, 2026 with AHQ Group and the Saudi National Industrial Development Centre to explore building an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem in Saudi Arabia aligned with Vision 2030.
The MoU covers evaluation of manufacturing localization, commercial eVTOL operations, potential investment and incentives, and support for Vertical’s certification programme. Saudi Arabia is cited as a market that could support operation of over 1,000 Valo aircraft.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE:EVTL) named Evolito as its long-term electric propulsion unit (EPU) partner for Valo, selecting Evolito’s integrated electric engines and DAL-A power electronics to support certification and commercial operations.
Vertical and Evolito will pursue joint certification with the UK CAA and concurrent validation with EASA, targeting Valo entry into commercial service in 2028. A hybrid-electric Valo variant with Evolito EPUs is due to begin flight testing in mid-2026. The deal complements suppliers including Honeywell, Syensqo and Aciturri and cites UK ATI backing (£2.3bn) for aerospace innovation.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) and India operator JetSetGo signed an MoU for the intended purchase of 50 Valo aircraft and a strategic partnership to develop Advanced Air Mobility services in India.
The agreement covers route development, regulatory engagement, commercial planning, and evaluation of a hybrid-electric Valo variant. Vertical is targeting type certification of Valo by 2028 under UK and European regulators, with global validations to follow, and JetSetGo is running technical evaluations and demand modelling for metro and regional corridors.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE:EVTL) won a Proof-of-Concept grant from Hatch/HTX to develop and validate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) missions for its Valo eVTOL in Singapore.
The project will run through April 2026, include operational ConOps development, medical cabin configuration evaluation, and a proof-of-concept flight demonstration with flight testing planned for H2 2026.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) and Marubeni advance plans to commercialise electric air taxi services in Japan, targeting piloted demonstrations in Osaka Bay in 2026 and a Valo type certification pathway toward 2028.
Marubeni made pre-delivery slot payments for the first 25 of 200 Valo aircraft; Valo is designed for up to 160 km range and 240 km/h cruise speed with zero operating emissions.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) brought its commercial electric aircraft Valo to New York on Jan 21, 2026, marking its U.S. debut and public display on Jan 23, 2026 at Pier 76.
Vertical outlined planned New York routes with partners Bristow Group and Skyports Infrastructure, targeting airport transfers (including JFK to Manhattan in minutes), event travel, sightseeing, leisure hops and medical transfers. Valo is designed for up to 100 miles, 150 mph, four seats (expandable to six), zero operating emissions, and is targeting certification in 2028.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) appointed Juan Carlos Sacristan as Chief Data & Information Officer, Richard Moore as Vice President, Powertrain, and Ollie Roberts as Chief People Officer on January 8, 2026. The hires are intended to accelerate digital, data and AI capabilities, strengthen propulsion and energy system integration, and lead people strategy for scaling into certification, manufacturing and commercial operations.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at 2:00 p.m. GMT on January 20, 2026 at Unit 1 Camwal Court, Chapel Street, Bristol, BS2 0UW, United Kingdom.
The EGM is convened for shareholders to consider resolutions to increase the company's authorized share capital. A circular and form of proxy are furnished to shareholders and attached as an exhibit to a Form 6-K filed with the SEC on December 29, 2025.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE:EVTL) completed its third and final full-scale prototype and will begin piloted flight testing after commissioning in January 2026. The aircraft is an exact replica of the current prototype and will double Vertical's flight test capacity, supporting public demonstrations in 2026.
The prototype will start in an all-electric configuration and be retrofitted for hybrid-electric testing in 2026. Vertical also plans to build seven Valo certification aircraft to support final testing with the UK CAA and EASA and will begin a US Valo tour in January 2026, starting in New York City.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE:EVTL) reported progress in piloted transition flight testing after receiving a UK CAA Permit to Fly on 13 November 2025. The full‑scale prototype has completed 10 flights, expanding most of the transition envelope and achieving first‑time in‑flight rear prop deployment, wingborne spin‑up, and prop‑hold functionality.
The company said full piloted transition is expected in early 2026. The CAA has granted additional regulatory privileges allowing Vertical to approve Flight Conditions and issue Permits to Fly under defined circumstances.
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