Vertical Aerospace has selected UK-based Evolito to power its new Valo eVTOL aircraft. Evolito will provide an electric propulsion unit with advanced features, including lightweight and efficient architecture.
Vertical Aerospace is laying the blueprint for Japan's first air taxi routes in partnership with Marubeni. The UK startup has partnered with one of Japan's largest trading and investment companies to develop a network of air taxi routes connecting major cities and airports.
Vertical Aerospace has entered the final phase of its eVTOL prototype flight-test program, having received a 'Permit to Fly' from the UK CAA. The company completed phases 1, 2 and 3 earlier in the year, including flying in open air space for the first time.
Archer Aviation filed a patent infringement lawsuit against rival eVTOL developer Vertical Aerospace, alleging that Vertical's Valo aircraft copies protected elements of Archer's Midnight design. The complaint was filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on February 23, 2026.