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Vertical Aerospace Valo
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2024
24 June

ReleaseLeonardo meets Italian trade unions and announces the consolidation of the process of diversifying its Grottaglie production site

20 February

ReleaseVertical wins new UK government backing to transform the future of flight

22 January

ReleaseVertical Aerospace founder backs company with additional $50M investment commitment

2023
2 November Hanwha Aerospace and Vertical Aerospace signed an amendment to expand the partnership during the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX 2023).

Vertical extends the role of actuation experts on VX4

Hanwha will now be responsible for all actuation systems of the VX4. The development of actuation systems includes the design and mass production of the propeller tilt and pitch change mechanisms.

7 September The VX4.

Vertical concludes remote thrustborne flight test campaign

Vertical's VX4 was damaged during testing as a result of a fault with a propeller. A second upgraded prototype will fly early next year to keep certification on course.

3 August Each motor uses Equipmake's proprietary rotor design, with the magnets forming a Halbach array to maximise torque and minimise mass to deliver, while the inverter is matched to the motor for optimum power density.

VX4 features electric propulsion unit from Equipmake

The bespoke EPU from Equipmake combines a lightweight, power dense electric motor with a high-performance inverter, designed, developed and manufactured at its base in Snetterton, UK.

20 July

ReleaseVX4: Lift off

6 April As an approved Design Organisation, Vertical will have increasing authority and privileges as we progress through the design and certification programme of the VX4.

Vertical gains DOA as UK aligns with Europe

The UK CAA recently announced its intention to adopt European Union Aviation Safety Agency's Means of Compliance to SC-VTOL, the standards against which European and now UK manufacturers will design eVTOLs.

20 March

ReleaseStirling Dynamics partners Hanwha Aerospace to develop zero-emission aviation technology

2022
29 September Preparing for take-off.

Vertical's full-scale piloted eVTOL takes off

Chief test pilot Justin Paines took to the controls for the VX4's maiden take-off which saw the eight sets of propellers lift the aircraft from the ground at hover-thrust, while tethered to the ground for safety.

27 July Design and development activities have already started and are progressing, as Vertical's VX4 is targeting entry into service in 2025.

Actuator expert Hanwha joins the VX4 supplier cohort

The electromechanical actuators for Vertical’s VX4 electric aircraft will provide tilt and pitch control for the four forward propellers, and aerodynamic control surface actuation on the wing and V-tail.

6 July The Vertical VX4.

Molicel teams up to deliver fast-charge batteries for Vertical's VX4

Vertical says it reviewed the capabilities of dozens of cell manufacturers before selecting Molicel as its battery partner as it believes Molicel is uniquely placed to meet the performance and safety requirements of the VX4

10 February Vertical Aerospace says it will scale up to produce up to 2,000 VX4 electric aircraft per year.

Leonardo partners Vertical for VX4 composite fuselage

With a rapidly filling order book Vertical has brought the aerostructures development and manufacturing skills of Leonardo at Grottaglie on board to co-develop the fuselage of its VX4 eVTOL.

2021
16 December

ReleaseVertical Aerospace lists on NYSE following merger with Broadstone Acquisition Corp.

27 October

ReleaseVertical Aerospace announces $205 million in additional funding led by Mudrick Capital

14 October Honeywell’s Anthem has already been selected by Vertical Aerospace and Lilium for their vertical takeoff and landing, all-electric aircraft, the VA-X4 and seven-seat Lilium Jet.

Honeywell unveils Anthem always-on cloud-connected cockpit system

Anthem supports growing levels of aircraft autonomy, leading to complete autonomous capabilities in the future as regulations allow. Honeywell says that flight plans can be uploaded without being near the aircraft.

23 September GKN Aerospace will provide the electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) and aerostructures for the VA-X4.

Vertical selects GKN for eVTOL electrical wiring

Vertical has assembled diverse expertise from experienced organisations to ensure it can accelerate its path to certification, de-risk execution, allow for a lean cost structure, and enable production at scale.

10 June

ReleaseVertical Aerospace announces intention to become publicly traded company via merger with Broadstone Acquisition Corp.

11 March Rolls-Royce’s electrical power system will be integrated into Vertical Aerospace’s VA-X4. (Photos: Vertical Aerospace)

Specialist team at Rolls-Royce lands first UAM deal

Rolls-Royce Electrical has passed an important milestone as it marks its first commercial deal in the UAM market and builds on previous agreements to work with partners on demonstrator programmes.

9 February

ReleaseSolvay will supply composite and adhesive technologies as well as technical support to Vertical Aerospace

2020
24 September

ReleaseVertical Aerospace secures ATI funding for £2.3 million smart charger development project

26 August

ReleaseUK's Vertical Aerospace unveils designs for pioneering flying taxis

11 August

ReleaseHoneywell selected by Vertical Aerospace to provide flight deck technologies for urban air mobility demonstrator vehicle