Vertical Aerospace today announced a long-term agreement with Astronics Corporation to supply the low-voltage (LV) power distribution system for Vertical’s Valo electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Under the agreement, Astronics will provide the aircraft’s LV power distribution system, including power conversion and distribution hardware that manages and protects electrical power for critical aircraft systems. The system converts high-voltage electrical power from the aircraft’s propulsion architecture into low-voltage power used by avionics, flight controls and other essential onboard systems. “Astronics has supported Vertical throughout the prototype phase of aircraft development, with its hardware already integrated into Vertical’s piloted flight test aircraft,” said Vertical in a press statement.”
Valo’s key aircraft systems suppliers list also includes Honeywell (flight control and aircraft management systems), Aciturri (airframe structures), Evolito (electric propulsion units), Hyundai WIA (landing gear), Syensqo (composite materials) and Isoclima (transparencies).
“The announcement follows continued progress on the Valo programme as Vertical advances toward Critical Design Review (CDR), establishing the certifiable design baseline for the aircraft ahead of certification-conforming aircraft production and testing,” said the company.
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