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Vertical Aerospace Ltd. develops electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft for the advanced air mobility market. Company news centers on Valo, its piloted four-passenger eVTOL aircraft, including prototype flight testing, transition-flight milestones, certification-focused development, manufacturing preparations, customer demand and supplier agreements for aircraft systems such as transparencies and electric propulsion units.
Updates also cover Vertical's financing activity, including equity raises, convertible financing facilities and liquidity measures used to fund aircraft development, testing, manufacturing capacity and certification work. Recurring disclosures describe its proprietary battery and propeller technology, aerospace supplier network and work with aviation regulators including the UK Civil Aviation Authority and European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) reported Q1 2026 progress: completed a two-way piloted transition under UK CAA oversight, advanced toward Critical Design Review (CDR), and expects its third prototype to begin flight testing. The company secured a financing package of up to $850M, ended the quarter with ~$96M cash, and forecasts $180M–$200M net cash outflows over the next 12 months.
Short-term liquidity includes anticipated R&D tax reliefs (~$23M) and grants (~$7M); management will host a Q1 webcast on May 6, 2026.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) will host a Q1 2026 business and strategy webcast on 6 May 2026 at 08:30 am ET (13:30 BST). The event will be led by Chairman Dómhnal Slattery and CEO Stuart Simpson, joined by Chief Engineer David King and Chief Test Pilot Simon Davies.
The company said the webcast will review first-quarter business and strategy developments; a replay will be available on Vertical's investor website after the event. Dial-in details and a meeting ID/passcode are provided for phone access.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE:EVTL) closed a comprehensive financing package of up to $850 million on April 20, 2026, increasing near-term liquidity to approximately $160 million and an initial draw of $30 million. The package comprises note maturity extensions and new notes, a $250 million Series A convertible preferred facility, and a $500 million equity line of credit.
The funding is intended to support technical and operational milestones through targeted 2028 certification, including ongoing prototype demonstrations, Critical Design Review for Valo, and production preparation.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) completed the first two-way piloted transition flight under civil aviation Design Organisation Approval oversight on 14 April 2026, proving vertical take-off, wingborne cruise and return to vertical landing in one continuous flight.
This milestone advances Valo's certification path toward a 2028 target, supports planned routes like Canary Wharf–Heathrow and JFK–Manhattan, and underpins UK manufacturing and an ecosystem projected to reach 2,000 jobs by 2035.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) achieved a piloted thrustborne transition on April 2, 2026: a full-scale eVTOL took off vertically, tilted forward propellers and accelerated into wingborne flight under UK CAA oversight.
The milestone advances Valo's certification path and coincides with an agreement in principle for up to $850 million financing announced March 30, 2026.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) assembled a comprehensive financing package of up to $850 million on March 30, 2026, providing near-term working capital of approximately $160 million and access to multiple facilities through 2027 and beyond.
The package includes a $50 million equity raise, amendment and extension of Mudrick convertible notes, up to $250 million of Series A convertible preferred, and up to $500 million equity line, subject to definitive agreements by April 19, 2026.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE:EVTL) selected Isoclima as strategic supplier to design and manufacture the full transparency suite for the Valo certification aircraft, covering pilot and passenger canopies and glazing systems.
The long-term agreement aims to provide supply stability and technical continuity through certification, production and entry into commercial service and formalises the Valo supply chain alongside Honeywell, Aciturri, Evolito and Syensqo.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) released its 2025 Annual Report with FY25 results, flight-test progress, manufacturing expansion and commercial momentum for Valo. Key facts: completed piloted flight phases, began transition testing under CAA, launched battery pilot line, raised over $175M and ended FY25 with ~$93M cash.
The company expects ~$195M net cash outflows over the next 12 months and is scaling production capacity and battery manufacturing to support certification and early deliveries.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) has commissioned an automated battery pilot production line at its Vertical Energy Centre to build final packs for seven Valo certification aircraft and early commercial production targeted for 2028. VEC2, a 30,000 sq ft expansion, will triple capacity and supports a £6.4m/$8.5m investment by 2027.
The proprietary batteries delivered up to 1.4 MW peak power in flight testing; Vertical expects recurring battery sales (≈20 packs per aircraft) and up to ~45,000 packs by 2035.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) will host a webcast on 24 March 2026 to report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results. The event begins at 08:30 am ET (12:30 GMT) and will be led by Chairman Dómhnal Slattery and CEO Stuart Simpson.
Investors can join via the company investor relations website, listen by phone (Conference ID 8066493), or access a replay on the company website after the event.