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Vertical Aerospace Opens Valo eVTOL Assembly Center

September 26, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Vertical Aerospace opens Aircraft Assembly Centre for Valo eVTOL.
Centre located at Cotswold Airport, UK, with 60,000ft² assembly space.
First assembly expected in Q4 2027, targeting UK Type Certification in 2029.
Fabrice Brégier becomes new chair of Vertical Aerospace.

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Strategic Implications

This expansion may indicate Vertical Aerospace's shift towards commercial-scale manufacturing, which could strengthen its position in the eVTOL market. The co-location of assembly and flight testing suggests a focus on efficiency and reducing integration risk, which may benefit the certification process.

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What Happened

UK-Based Manufacturer Expands Cotswold Airport Footprint

Vertical Aerospace has opened a new Aircraft Assembly Centre for its Valo eVTOL aircraft at Cotswold Airport in the UK. The £1.5 million facility will build certification-conforming Valo aircraft, with first assembly expected in the fourth quarter of 2027 and UK Type Certification targeted for 2029. The centre is part of Vertical’s transition from prototype development to aircraft manufacturing, and is designed to work efficiently with the company’s existing Flight Test Centre. This development was first reported by Aerospace Testing International.

Source | Originally Published: September 25, 2026

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