Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) appoints ex-EASA head Patrick Ky to board

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Vertical Aerospace Ltd. reported that its Board of Directors increased in size from seven to eight members and appointed Patrick Ky as a director, effective September 1, 2025. Ky previously served as Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency from 2013 to 2023 and has held senior leadership roles at SESAR, Eurocontrol and the French Civil Aviation Authority, and is currently CEO of the International Centre for Aviation Innovation.

The company issued a press release about these director changes, furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this report (excluding the press release) is incorporated by reference into Vertical Aerospace’s existing shelf registration statements on Form F-3.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13A-16 OR 15D-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of September 2025

Commission File Number: 001-41169

Vertical Aerospace Ltd.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Unit 1 Camwal Court, Chapel Street

Bristol BS2 0UW

United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  x            Form 40-F  ¨

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K

Director Appointment

On September 1, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (the “Company”) approved an increase in the size of the Board from seven to eight directors and appointed Patrick Ky to serve as a director on the Board, effective immediately.

Mr. Ky served as Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) from 2013 to 2023. Prior to EASA, Mr. Ky was Executive Director of the Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research (SESAR) Joint Undertaking and has also held senior leadership roles at Eurocontrol and in the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC). Mr. Ky is currently Chief Executive Officer of the International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI). 

Press Release

On September 3, 2025, the Company issued a press release in relation to the director changes, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K (the “Form 6-K”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any express or implied statements contained in this Form 6-K that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding anticipated Board changes and their impact on Vertical and its programme development and certification efforts, as well as statements that include the words “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “project,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “may,” “should,” “anticipate,” “will,” “aim,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance. Actual outcomes may differ materially from the information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, without limitation, the important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 11, 2025, as such factors may be updated from time to time in the Company’s other filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this Form 6- K speak only as of the date hereof and accordingly undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. the Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this Form 6-K, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than to the extent required by applicable law.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

The information included in this Report on Form 6-K (excluding Exhibits 99.1) is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-270756, File No. 333-284763 and File No. 333-287207) (including any prospectuses forming a part of such registration statements) and to be a part thereof from the date on which this Report on Form 6-K is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press release of Vertical Aerospace Ltd. dated September 3, 2025

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Vertical Aerospace Ltd.
Date: September 3, 2025	By:	/s/ Stuart Simpson
		Stuart Simpson
		Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What board change did Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) report in this Form 6-K?

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. reported that its Board of Directors increased from seven to eight members and that Patrick Ky was appointed as a director, effective September 1, 2025.

Who is Patrick Ky, the new director at Vertical Aerospace (EVTL)?

Patrick Ky is the former Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, serving from 2013 to 2023. He previously led the SESAR Joint Undertaking, held senior roles at Eurocontrol and the French Civil Aviation Authority, and is currently CEO of the International Centre for Aviation Innovation.

When did Patrick Ky’s appointment to Vertical Aerospace’s board become effective?

Patrick Ky’s appointment to the Board of Directors of Vertical Aerospace Ltd. became effective September 1, 2025.

What is Exhibit 99.1 referenced in Vertical Aerospace’s Form 6-K?

Exhibit 99.1 is a press release of Vertical Aerospace Ltd. dated September 3, 2025, relating to the director changes described in the report.

How is this Form 6-K used in Vertical Aerospace’s existing registration statements?

The information in this Form 6-K, excluding Exhibit 99.1, is incorporated by reference into Vertical Aerospace’s Registration Statements on Form F-3 (File Nos. 333-270756, 333-284763 and 333-287207).

Does Vertical Aerospace include forward-looking statements in this Form 6-K?

Yes. The report includes forward-looking statements about anticipated board changes and their potential impact on Vertical Aerospace’s programme development and certification efforts, subject to risks described in its Form 20-F and other SEC filings.