Vertical Aerospace is a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, developing both civilian as well as military platforms.
Vertical’s civil platform Valo is the basis for its military offering. Valo is a piloted, four-passenger, Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with zero operating emissions.
Vertical is also developing a hybrid-electric variant, offering increased range and mission flexibility to meet the evolving needs of the advanced air mobility and the military market. Based on the industry-leading cabin-space of Valo the military variant will offer up to 1000 mile range or a payload of up to 1100kg (~2400lbs).
The military platform will be crewed, optionally uncrewed or uncrewed – delivering flexibility across various mission profiles and delivering unique capabilities. For the development of the aircraft autonomy, Vertical has partnered with Near Earth Autonomy, one of the world’s most experienced autonomy providers, with a proven
track record.
Vertical combines partnerships with leading aerospace companies, including Honeywell, Syensqo and Sonaca, with its own proprietary battery and propeller technology to develop the world’s most advanced and safest eVTOL.
Vertical has c.1,500 pre-orders of Valo, with customers across four continents, including American Airlines, Avolon, Bristow, GOL and Japan Airlines. Certain customer obligations are expected to be fulfilled via third-party agreements.
Headquartered in Bristol, UK, Vertical’s experienced leadership team comes from top-tier aerospace and automotive companies such as Rolls-Royce, Airbus, GM, and Leonardo. Together, they have previously certified and supported over 30 different civil and military aircraft and propulsion systems.