Company Overview

Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) is a UK-based aerospace company pioneering electric aviation across civil and defence markets to make air travel quieter, cleaner and more efficient.

Its aircraft, Valo, is being developed as a common platform for three aircraft: all-electric civil, hybrid-electric civil and optionally piloted hybrid-electric defence. Underpinned by Vertical’s proprietary battery technology, the platform combines a flexible cabin, attractive operator economics and the versatility to serve multiple markets.

Valo is being designed to meet the highest global aviation safety standards, supporting a pathway to certification and international deployment, with entry into service targeted for 2030.

Vertical brings together an experienced team of engineers and aviation leaders, working with leading aerospace suppliers and global operators. Its international order book includes customers such as American Airlines, Japan Airlines, AirAsia and GOL.

Why Vertical?

A Best-in-Class Aircraft

Valo is designed to be a best-in-class aircraft in terms of safety, capacity, and comfort. Targeting the most powerful eVTOL powertrain in the industry, Vertical has secured a leading order book backed by globally diversified, well-established aviation operators.

Accelerating Towards Commercialization

Vertical is moving at pace through the certification process towards commercialization. Vertical's intensive piloted prototype flight test campaign has included tethered hover, thrustborne and wingborne flights - with transition flight currently underway.

The Only True Global Player

Vertical's Valo has engineered to meet the highest safety standards in aviation - by the UK CAA and EASA - making it multiples safer than any other aircraft in the sector. By certifying to the highest safety threshold, Valo will be uniquely positioned as the only aircraft capable of serving the full global market.

Highly Efficient Capital Deployment

As a pure-play OEM, Vertical’s asset-light approach provides it with a clear path to profitability. To date, the company has spent ~75% less per aircraft than competitors for its superior product – making it the most efficient play to capitalize on the eVTOL market.

A World-Class Team of Experts

Vertical is backed by a world-class team of highly skilled engineers and industry veterans, with deep experience certifying and supporting 30+ aircraft and propulsion systems. This technical expertise is further bolstered by a recently strengthened Board of Directors, bringing seasoned industry knowledge and connections.

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