Vertical Aerospace Ltd Stock Price, News & Analysis

Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) announced the development of a hybrid-electric variant of its VX4 aircraft, expanding its capabilities to serve defense, logistics, and commercial markets. The new variant, building on the all-electric VX4 platform, will offer significantly enhanced performance with a range of up to 1,000 miles (10x increase) and payload capacity of up to 1,100 kilograms.

The hybrid-electric system, under development for 18 months at the Vertical Energy Centre, will be retrofitted into a VX4 prototype with flight testing expected in Q2 2026. The aircraft features stealth advantages, crewed/uncrewed capabilities, and mission resilience. As Europe's only remaining credible eVTOL company, Vertical is positioning itself within the $1TR urban air mobility market, targeting certification by 2028.

Vertical Aerospace [NYSE: EVTL], a zero emission aviation pioneer, has scheduled a business update for Tuesday, May 13, 2025, before market opening. The company will host a webcast at 8:30 AM ET (13:30 BST) featuring CEO Stuart Simpson and other leadership team members to discuss the update.

Investors can access the webcast through Vertical's Investor Relations website or join by phone using the dial-in numbers +1 (646) 307-1963 or +1 800 715-9871 with Conference ID 5515222. A replay will be available on the company website after the event.

Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) has announced its adoption of the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) for its VX4 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, joining BETA Technologies and Archer Aviation in establishing a universal fast-charging system.

The company has purchased two BETA chargers for evaluation as it implements CCS. This standardization will enable rapid battery charging and conditioning for shuttle operations, allowing immediate interoperability with all CCS chargers in the network.

The move aligns with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) recommendation for standardized charging systems, which is important for scaling and commercializing electric aviation. The unified charging standard aims to reduce costs, streamline operations, and accelerate the adoption of electric aircraft across the industry.

Vertical Aerospace [NYSE: EVTL] has appointed Paul Stone as Test Pilot, making it one of the few eVTOL companies globally with multiple test pilots experienced in full-scale eVTOL aircraft. Stone brings over 28 years of flight test experience and 4,800 flight hours across 200+ aircraft types.

Stone's background includes serving as Chief Test Pilot at Volocopter, 20 years in the Royal Navy, and extensive experience with VTOL systems. He joins Vertical's existing test team, including Chief Test Pilot Simon Davies and test pilot Tim Eldridge.

The appointment comes as Vertical advances its piloted flight test program, having completed piloted thrustborne testing for its VX4 prototype. The company is working with the UK Civil Aviation Authority to expand its flight envelope toward wingborne flight. Additionally, Vertical has begun assembly of a third full-scale VX4 prototype at GKN Aerospace's Global Technology Centre.