Vertical Aerospace
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Vertical Aerospace to Develop High-Power Charging Technology to Enable Commercial Electric Aviation
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, today announced it will lead the development of next-generation high-power charging and thermal management technology through the UK Government-backed ECLiPSE (Electrified Charging & Liquid-cooling Provision for Support of E-flights) programme. As the electric aviation industry moves toward commercial operations, charging infrastructure is emerging as one of the…
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Vertical Aerospace Caps Landmark Week at Farnborough, Accelerating the Path to Commercial Electric Aviation
Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical”) (NYSE: EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, concluded a landmark Farnborough International Airshow after a week of major milestones that demonstrated the maturity of its technology, the strength of the ecosystem supporting commercial electric aviation, and its continued execution against certification, manufacturing and commercialization strategy. Historic Public Flight Demonstrations The week began with…
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Vertical Aerospace to Fly First eVTOL Public Demonstration Flights at Farnborough International Airshow
Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical”) (NYSE: EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, plans to conduct the first public electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) demonstration flights to take place at the Farnborough International Airshow (20-24 July 2026), marking another significant milestone as the company advances towards certification and commercial service. The demonstrations come at an important point in…
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Vertical Aerospace Advances Hybrid-Electric Testing and Battery Production
Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical” or “the Company”) (NYSE: EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, today announced two key programme milestones: the start of integration testing for its next-generation hybrid-electric propulsion system, and the production of the first all-electric Valo battery from its upgraded assembly line. These milestones represent continued progress across Vertical’s propulsion and energy systems programmes,…
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Vertical Aerospace Achieves Historic Piloted Thrustborne Transition
Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical” or “the Company”) (NYSE: EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, today announced a landmark achievement in aviation history: piloted thrustborne transition by a full-scale eVTOL aircraft, taking off vertically like a helicopter and transitioning seamlessly into wingborne flight like a fixed-wing aircraft. This milestone unlocks the defining capability of eVTOL aviation and places…
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Vertical Aerospace Doubles Flight Test Capacity With Final Prototype
Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical” or “Company”) [NYSE:EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today announced that its third and final full-scale prototype aircraft has been completed and will begin piloted flight testing following commissioning in January 2026. The aircraft is an exact replica of Vertical’s current full-scale prototype, which is completing transition flight testing at its…
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Vertical Aerospace Welcomes UK CAA’s Preparation for Commercial eVTOL Operations by 2028
Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical”) [NYSE:EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today expressed its support for the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) recent publication of a policy consultation outlining the regulatory framework for commercial electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations from 2028. The consultation represents a defining moment for the UK’s advanced air mobility sector, aligning…
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Vertical Aerospace Welcomes UK Funding Boost for Next-Generation Aviation Technology
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today welcomes the UK Department for Transport’s announcement that funding has been awarded to projects working on next-generation zero-emission aircraft and the development of vertical take-off and landing technology. Among the initiatives receiving support is the “OxCam AAM Corridor” demonstrator, which is bringing together the expertise…
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Vertical Aerospace Makes Aviation History with Piloted eVTOL Flight in Open Airspace
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today announced it has made European aviation history with the first-ever piloted wingborne flight of a winged electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in open airspace. The landmark flight of the VX4 prototype, piloted by Chief Test Pilot Simon Davies, saw the aircraft…
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Vertical Marks New Era of Progress With Successful Completion of Latest Piloted Testing Phase
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, has successfully completed the second stage of piloted thrustborne testing of its full scale VX4 prototype. “This phase of testing allowed us to put the VX4 through key flight manoeuvres in real-world conditions, giving us valuable insights into its reliability and responsiveness under more…
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