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All-electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with 4 propellers mounted on wings and a v-tail configuration. Earlier models known as Seraph, VA-1X, VA-X2 and VA-X4, and includes a hybrid-electric variant (flight testing set for 2026), in development.

Type variants

Variant	Launch/First flight	Production end
Vertical Aerospace VX4	2020 / 2023		Low noise, zero emission, five-seater full-scale eVTOL prototype.
Vertical Aerospace Hybrid-Electric	2025 /		Hybrid-electric variant, projected range / payload capacity of 1,000 mile / 1,100 kg. In development.
Vertical Aerospace Valo	2025 /		Commercial development with enhanced aerodynamic design, under-floor battery system, largest cargo hold within its class, and capacity for four-six cabin seats. Planned possible EMS, cargo, defence, hybrid and autonomous variants.

Recent news

• 09/12/2025:  Press Release:  Vertical Aerospace unveils Valo - the eVTOL aircraft set to redefine Urban Air Mobility and usher in a new era of flight
• 08/12/2025:  Press Release:  Vertical Aerospace partners with Syensqo to support industrialisation plan for the VX4 aircraft
• 13/11/2025:  Press Release:  Vertical Aerospace receives Permit to Fly approval allowing piloted transition testing to proceed
• 04/11/2025:  Press Release:  Vertical Aerospace provides third quarter update, demonstrating momentum on transition flight testing, business plan updates and best-in-class aircraft
• 17/09/2025:  Press Release:  Vertical Aerospace announces manufacturing facilities and updates on path to certification during Capital Markets Day

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See recent updates (latest 09/12/2025)

Operations data

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