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 March 2026
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
Long-Term
Supplier Partnership with Isoclima
Vertical
Aerospace Ltd. (the “Company”), through its wholly owned subsidiary, Vertical Aerospace Group Limited, and Isoclima S.p.A.
(“Isoclima”) entered into a new long-term agreement, dated March 25, 2026, for the design, development, qualification,
and serial production of aircraft transparencies for Valo, the Company’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
As
a part of this partnership, Isoclima will design and manufacture the full transparency suite for Valo, including
pilot and passenger canopies and glazing systems. As certification-critical components, aircraft transparencies must meet stringent
regulatory requirements, including bird-strike resistance, structural integrity, optical performance, and environmental durability. Isoclima is
an established specialist transparency provider to the aerospace, automotive and technology sector.
Press Release
On
March 27, 2026, the Company issued a press release in relation to the Company’s partnership with Isoclima, 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 a
long-term partnership with Isoclima for the design, development, qualification, and serial production of aircraft transparencies, Isoclima’s
supply and obligations under the partnership agreement, the efficiencies, reliability and expertise expected, the design and manufacture
of our aircraft and the hybrid-electric variant, certification and the commercialization of our aircraft and our ability to achieve regulatory
certification of our aircraft product on any particular timeline or at all, the features and capabilities of the aircraft, business strategy
and plans and objectives of management for future operations, including the building and testing of our prototype aircrafts on timelines
projected, completion of the piloted test programme phases, selection of suppliers, 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 24, 2026, 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 Exhibit 99.1) is hereby
incorporated by reference into the Company’s Registration Statements on Form F-3 (File No. 333-270756, File No. 333-284763,
File No. 333-287207 and File No. 333-292448) (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
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Press release of Vertical Aerospace Ltd. dated March 27, 2026 |
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.
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Vertical Aerospace Ltd. |
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| Date: March 27, 2026 |
By: |
/s/ Stuart Simpson |
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Stuart Simpson |
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Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
Vertical Aerospace Selects Isoclima as Strategic
Transparency partner for Valo
· Isoclima
to design and manufacture full transparency suite for Valo certification aircraft
· Builds
on established supplier relationships with Honeywell, Aciturri, Evolito and Syensqo
London, UK & New York, USA – 27/03/2026 –
Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical” or “Company”) [NYSE:EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering
electric aviation, today announced it has selected Isoclima S.p.A., a global leader in high performance transparent solutions, as a strategic
supplier for the Valo aircraft.
Under the agreement, Isoclima will design and manufacture the
full transparency suite for Valo, including pilot and passenger canopies and glazing systems. This long-term partnership provides supply
stability and technical continuity as Vertical advances the Valo programme through certification, production and entry into commercial
service.
Certification and Commercialisation
Aircraft transparencies are certification-critical components. For
eVTOL aircraft, they must withstand high operational cycles, bird-strike requirements, structural loads and environmental stress - while
maintaining exceptional visibility and durability.
Early engagement with a proven supplier is essential to protecting
certification timelines and reducing programme risk. Isoclima’s vertically integrated capabilities, including in-house bird-strike
testing and advanced modelling, will support the Valo programme into commercialisation.
A Proven Aerospace and Industrial Partner
Isoclima is a recognized global partner in aerospace transparencies,
supplying certified glazing systems to global OEMs. Beyond aerospace, Isoclima also operates across high performance, safety-critical
sectors, including civilian armored vehicles and high performance cars, defense and security, rail and high-speed mobility, high-end yachting,
security architecture and advanced technologies collaborations.
This cross-sector expertise in complex, transparent solutions enables
continuous innovation in materials, geometries, and performance, directly benefitting next generation aerospace platforms like Vertical
in its strategy of partnering with experienced industrial suppliers capable of scaling production. The agreement further formalises the
core supply chain for Valo, alongside Honeywell, Aciturri, Evolito and Syensqo.
Stuart Simpson, CEO at Vertical Aerospace, said:
“Delivering Valo requires world-class partners with deep certification
expertise and proven manufacturing capability. Isoclima brings both. This partnership strengthens our supply chain and supports our path
to bringing a certifiable, scalable aircraft to market.”
Liviana Forza, CEO, at Isoclima, said:
“We are proud to partner with Vertical Aerospace on the Valo
programme. This collaboration reflects our commitment to enabling next-generation mobility through advanced, certified transparencies.
Leveraging our aerospace heritage and cross-sector innovation capabilities, we are well positioned to support Valo from development through
certification and into industrial scale production.
About Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace is a global aerospace and technology company pioneering
electric aviation. Vertical is creating a safer, cleaner, and quieter way to travel. Valo is a piloted, four-passenger, Electric Vertical
Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with zero operating emissions. Vertical is also developing a hybrid-electric variant, offering
increased range and mission flexibility to meet the evolving needs of the advanced air mobility market.
Vertical combines partnerships with leading aerospace companies, including
Honeywell, Syensqo and Aciturri, with its own proprietary battery and propeller technology to develop the world’s most advanced
and safest eVTOL.
Vertical has c.1,500 pre-orders of Valo, with customers across four
continents, including American Airlines, Avolon, Bristow, GOL and Japan Airlines. Certain customer obligations are expected
to be fulfilled via third-party agreements. Headquartered in Bristol, UK, Vertical’s experienced leadership team comes from top-tier
aerospace and automotive companies such as Rolls-Royce, Airbus, GM, and Leonardo. Together, they have previously certified and supported
over 30 different civil and military aircraft and propulsion system.
About Isoclima
Isoclima Group is an international leader in the design,
engineering, and production of high-performance transparent solutions for aerospace, civilian and military armored vehicles, high
performance cars, yachting, rail, and security architecture. Recognized worldwide for innovation, quality, and
customization, Isoclima guarantees safety, strength combined with lightness – as required in aviation – complex
curvatures, durability, excellent optical quality, and compliance with the most stringent regulations. The company collaborates with
leading global players and continues to invest in cutting-edge technologies to ensure safety, performance, and sustainability.
For more information:
Justin Bates, Head of Communications justin.bates@vertical-aerospace.com +44
7878 357 463 Samuel Emden, Head of Investor Affairs samuel.emden@vertical-aerospace.com +447816 459 904
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that relate to our current expectations and
views of future events. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking
statements as contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Any express or implied statements
contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, including,
without limitation, statements regarding a long-term partnership with Isoclima for the design, development, qualification, and serial
production of aircraft transparencies, Isoclima’s supply and obligations under the partnership agreement, the efficiencies,
reliability and expertise expected, the design and manufacture of our aircraft and the hybrid-electric variant, certification and the
commercialization of our aircraft and our ability to achieve regulatory certification of our aircraft product on any particular timeline
or at all, the features and capabilities of the aircraft, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations,
including the building and testing of our prototype aircrafts on timelines projected, completion of the piloted test programme phases,
selection of suppliers; the differential strategy compared to our peer group; expectations surrounding pre-orders and commitments; as
well as statements that include the words “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “project,”
“forecast,” “estimate,” “may,” “should,” “anticipate,” “will,”
“aim,” “potential,” “continue,” “are likely to” and similar statements of a future or
forward-looking nature. Forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including, without limitation, the other important factors
discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”) on March 24, 2026, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our other filings with the
SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and accordingly undue reliance should
not be placed on such statements. We disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements
contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than to the extent
required by applicable law.
