The Farnborough International Airshow has revealed another impressive addition to its 2026 flying and static display programme, with both the Italian Air Force and the United States Air Force confirming a range of military aircraft set to appear at the world’s leading aerospace event. Taking place from the 20th to 24th [read more]
Vertical Aerospace Ltd., a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, announces it will hold its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) at 1:00 pm BST on September 11, 2026 at their Bristol Headquarters, Unit 1, Camwal Court, Chapel St, Bristol BS2 0UW, United Kingdom. Shareholders are invited to consider proposals detailed in the Company’s circular
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) has secured financing commitments of approximately US$100 million from existing and new investors to support continued progress towards the certification and commercialisation of its Valo aircraft platform. The financing comprises three components, including US$40 million from Mudrick Capital Management through a recently completed US$5 million draw and an accelerated US$35 million draw […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm11 AugFunding is intended to support Valo certification work, battery production and development of a hybrid-electric prototype.
AVweb•Matt Ryan10 Aug
Vertical Aerospace announced on August 10, 2026, that it has secured an additional US$100 million in funding commitments…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros10 AugVertical Aerospace is close to announcing $100M in equity financing to fund development of its Valo eVTOL and strengthen its balance sheet, Sky News reported yesterday. The New York-listed British-based company is reported to expect about $35M from existing institutional investors, with Mudrick Capital Management and Yorkville Advisors providing much of the commitment. The transaction,
Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, 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
Vertical Aerospace, 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
Vertical Aerospace has completed the first public eVTOL transition flight at the Farnborough International Airshow, with its full-scale prototype transitioning from vertical takeoff to wingborne cruise and back to vertical [...]
Business Airport International•Web Team28 JulVertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, announced that it is in advanced discussions with the UK Government on a package of support to anchor the first of its planned global full-production sites in the United Kingdom. The Company is now progressing UK site down-selection for its Valo electric
Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, and Sigma Air Mobility, an advanced air mobility operator and member of the Luxaviation Group, announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which includes the intended purchase of Vertical’s Valo eVTOL aircraft and supports the path from aircraft acquisition and operational testing through to the launch
Aviation News – Vertical Aerospace and Sigma Air Mobility Sign MoU for Valo Electric Aircraft Acquisition Vertical Aerospace and Sigma Air Mobility, an advanced air...
British electric aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace has made aviation history at the Farnborough International Airshow by completing the first public electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) transition flight at the event. The landmark demonstration saw the company’s full-scale VX4 prototype successfully transition from vertical take-off into wingborne forward flight before [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding22 Jul
Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, made history by completing the first public electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flight at Farnborough International Airshow, switching from helicopter mode to airplane mode and back again. At 1:46PM local time, in front of a global audience of aerospace leaders, regulators, operators and media, Simon Davies, Vertical’s
Vertical Aerospace has named Sigma Air Mobility, a subsidiary of Luxembourg-based executive aviation operator Luxaviation Group, as a…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros20 Jul
Vertical Aerospace plans to conduct the first public eVTOL demonstration flights at the Farnborough International Airshow, subject to approved flight conditions.
AviationSource News•Len Varley18 JulVertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, announced a long-term agreement with Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense and other mission critical industries, to supply the low-voltage (“LV”) power distribution system for Vertical’s Valo electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Under
2026 has so far been a remarkable year for British eVTOL developer Vertical Aerospace, with the company surpassing…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros26 JunVertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, announced that its latest fullscale prototype aircraft has completed its maiden piloted flight at the Company’s Flight Test Centre in the UK, marking the start of an expanded flight test campaign. The flight follows the issuance of a new Permit to Fly