What Happened
UK eVTOL Developer Shifts Focus Amid Regulatory Framework Development
Vertical Aerospace has pushed back the certification target for its Valo production aircraft from 2028 to 2029, citing the rigour of certifying a new class of aircraft. The company has made significant progress with its VX4 prototype, completing a full two-way piloted transition and flying publicly at Farnborough. The Civil Aviation Authority is working towards a regulatory framework for initial commercial passenger flights, with Vertical Aerospace focusing on build-phase engineering roles to support its manufacturing efforts. This development was reported by AviNews.