Vertical Aerospace has announced it has selected Isoclima S.p.A., a transparent solutions company, as a strategic supplier for the Valo aircraft.
Under the agreement, Isoclima will design and manufacture the full transparency suite for Valo, including pilot and passenger canopies and glazing systems, according to Vertical press release. “This long-term partnership provides supply stability and technical continuity as Vertical advances the Valo programme through certification, production and entry into commercial service,” said the company.
For eVTOL aircraft transparencies must withstand high operational cycles, bird-strike requirements, structural loads and environmental stress – while maintaining exceptional visibility and durability, said Vertical. “Early engagement with a proven supplier is essential to protecting certification timelines and reducing programme risk. Isoclima’s vertically integrated capabilities, including in-house bird-strike testing and advanced modelling, will support the Valo programme into commercialisation.”
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