Vertical Aerospace has launched the UK's first air taxi assembly centre at Cotswold Airport in Gloucestershire. The facility will focus on the production of the Valo aircraft, which can carry four passengers and travel up to 160 km with zero emissions. Construction is set to begin in late 2027, with plans to produce 900 aircraft annually by 2035.
The centre adds significant space to Vertical's existing operations and aims to support the transition from prototype development to manufacturing. The initiative is expected to create high-skilled jobs and bolster Britain's aerospace sector.
Watch for the upcoming certification of the Valo aircraft for commercial use by 2029, which could revolutionize urban transport. The assembly center's role in creating high-skilled jobs will be crucial as Vertical Aerospace scales production to meet its 900 aircraft goal by 2035.