Vertical Aerospace CEO Says New Valo eVTOL to Become ‘People’s Air Taxi’ Written 15 December 2025

Vertical Aerospace CEO Says New Valo eVTOL to Become ‘People’s Air Taxi’

Vertical Aerospace’s Valo eVTOL. | Credit: Vertical Aerospace

Flying Magazine reports, “U.K. developer Vertical Aerospace this week unveiled its flagship electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Valo, which, according to CEO Stuart Simpson, will be the ‘people’s air taxi.’ A chief criticism of eVTOL aircraft is their anticipated cost, leading many to characterize electric air taxis as a service for the wealthy. But Simpson said that won’t be the case for Vertical’s flagship model.”
Full Story (Flying Magazine)