Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today revealed Valo, its new commercial eVTOL aircraft that will enter into service following regulatory approval.
Valo is the aircraft that succeeds Vertical’s VX4 prototype – with a new, more advanced design shaped by extensive insights from the Company’s piloted test programme and direct feedback from airline and operator customers.
Developed in collaboration with leading aerospace partners, including Honeywell, Syensqo and Aciturri, Valo introduces a more aerodynamic airframe, an under-floor battery system, redesigned wing and propeller architecture, upgraded materials, and full certifiable redundancy to meet the world’s most rigorous safety standards.
Designed to fly up to 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph with zero operating emissions, Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028, ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. Early commercial routes are expected to include airport-to-city centre connections.
Valo’s premium cabin will launch with four seats, offering panoramic windows, generous personal space, and a cockpit divider for enhanced safety and privacy.
Stuart Simpson, CEO, Vertical Aerospace, said: “With the launch of Valo, Vertical moves from prototype developer to aerospace manufacturer.
“Valo is the aircraft that turns electric flight into a commercial reality – clean, quiet, fast and engineered for everyday service. It marks a new dawn in transport, one that will connect people in minutes, not hours.”
Domhnal Slattery, Chair, Vertical Aerospace, said: “Valo sets a new standard – bigger, safer and more capable than anything in the sector.
“It’s a breakthrough for aviation and a clear sign of the UK’s leadership in aerospace. Valo embodies the best of Vertical, precision engineering, passenger-first design and deep collaboration with global aerospace partners, creating an aircraft with the most compelling operator economics.”
