ertical Aerospace today announced a new long-term partnership with Evolito, a high-performance electric propulsion system manufacturer, to supply electric propulsion units (EPUs) – electric engines – that will power Valo, Vertical’s commercial eVTOL aircraft.
Under the agreement, Evolito will provide its EPU architecture, electric motors and high-integrity DAL-A power electronics, integrated into a single electric engine, “providing the extended range, high performance and built-in redundancy required for Valo’s entry into commercial service,” say the companies in a press release. “These are critical requirements for Valo’s certification to equivalent safety standards as large commercial airliners, targeted in 2028.”
As part of the partnership, Vertical and Evolito plan to jointly certify the EPUs with the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), with concurrent validation with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is expected to be followed by global regulator validation.
Evolito holds CAA Design Organisation Approval – a prerequisite for UK type certification and commercial operations.
Vertical is also developing a hybrid-electric variant offering greater range and mission flexibility to meet the evolving needs of the Advanced Air Mobility market, with Evolito’s EPUs integrated into the platform. The hybrid-electric variant is scheduled to begin flight testing in mid-2026.
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