Vertical Aerospace today announced that its next-generation electric aircraft, Valo, will be on public display in Miami on 24-25 February at the Bass Museum in Collins Park – and has given an update on its Miami network plans.
The company says it has been working with operating and infrastructure partners to explore a network for its electric and hybrid-electric aircraft across South Florida that would transform key journeys. Example hubs and routes include:
Coastal Corridor – Miami to Palm Beach
- MIA ↔ PBI | ~65 miles | ~36 minutes
- A predictable alternative to a 90+ minute drive, connecting South Florida’s two most dynamic coastal hubs.
Premium event access – Opa Locka to Watson Island
- Opa Locka (OPF) ↔ Watson Island | ~15 miles | ~9 minutes
- Connecting South Florida’s busiest private aviation hub to the region’s closest landing zone to Miami Beach – ideal for major events, cruise departures and waterfront.
Business and lifestyle corridor – Boca to Watson Island
- Boca ↔ Watson Island | ~42 miles | ~23 minutes
- Connecting Boca’s business, golf and residential communities with Miami Beach.
Regional City Link – Miami to Fort Lauderdale
- MIA ↔ FLL | ~21 miles | ~13 minutes
- Connecting Miami and Fort Lauderdale’s business districts, cruise terminals and aviation hubs in under 15 minutes.
Vertical is working with leading infrastructure partners to explore the development of key routes in the area for its airline and operator customers, including the joint venture between UrbanV and Signature Aviation, along with Skyports Infrastructure and Vertiports by Atlantic Aviation partners.
The company’s Valo is being developed to fly up to 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph; the aircraft features a premium cabin for four passengers, panoramic windows and generous space for luggage and pets. Vertical is also developing a hybrid-electric variant, targeted to fly up to 1,000 miles, says Vertical.
According to Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava: “I am thrilled about Vertical Aerospace’s plans to make Miami-Dade County one of the first areas in the country with advanced air mobility. This development moves our community closer to the future of air travel, enhanced connectivity, and new economic opportunities for Miami-Dade County. MIA and our general aviation airports are some of the busiest airports in the country for private aviation, which makes Miami-Dade County the perfect launch site for AAM.”
Valo will be on free public display as part of iConnections, the world’s largest capital introduction event. Members of the public and attendees can see the aircraft at the following times at the Bass Museum in Collins Park, 2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL:
- Tuesday, 24 February 2026: 09:00AM – 4:00PM ET
- Wednesday 25, February 2026: 09:00AM – 6:30PM ET
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(Image: Vertical Aerospace)