Vertical Aerospace
Intelligence Profile: Certification
Company Overview
Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (NYSE: EVTL) is a Bristol, UK-based aerospace and technology company pioneering electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban and inter-city air mobility.
The Valo is the production-intent piloted lift + cruise eVTOL (successor to the VX4 prototype): Capacity: 1 pilot + 4 passengers (configurable to 6). Cruise speed: up to 150 mph. Mission range: up to 100 miles. Zero operating emissions, low noise signature, airliner-level safety standards. A hybrid-electric variant is also in development for extended range.
Leadership Team
Stuart Simpson
Chief Executive Officer
FTSE 100 veteran (ex-Royal Mail, Avast) leading since September 2023
Mark Higson
Chief Operating Officer
Oversees flight test, certification and operations scaling
Michael Cervenka
Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer
Drives global partnerships and pre-order book
Ollie Roberts
Chief People Officer
Leads talent strategy and organisational scale-up (appointed Jan 2026)
Aircraft Portfolio
VX4 (Valo)
Media Gallery
Featured Videos
Valo - Our New Model Aircraft
Official launch video introducing Vertical's new production-intent Valo eVTOL aircraft (Dec 2025)
Full eVTOL Wingborne Flight Test
Stunning chase-camera footage of full piloted wingborne flight test over the Cotswolds
World First Airport-to-Airport Piloted Flight
Historic real footage of the piloted VX4 flying between two public airports
Introducing Valo eVTOL Aircraft
Full official introduction and vision video for the Valo aircraft
Key Milestones
Company Founded
Founded in Bristol, UK
Public Listing (SPAC)
Began trading on NYSE as EVTL
Permit to Fly Granted
Began Phase 4 piloted transition flight testing
Valo Unveiled
New certification-intent production design revealed
Third Prototype Completed
Final full-scale prototype ready for expanded testing
Saudi & Japan MoUs
Strategic partnerships signed for Middle East and Asia entry
Valo US Roadshow
Demonstrations in New York and Miami