Overview
- Vertical previewed the Valo in Manhattan as it works with Bristow and Skyports to map proposed airport and event routes in the city.
- The electric eVTOL is designed to cruise near 150 mph with roughly 100 miles of range and four seats configurable to six.
- Executives say the aircraft runs far quieter than helicopters and is engineered to meet airliner-level safety standards.
- The company says it is engaging the FAA and DOT and is aiming for aircraft certification in 2028 before commercial operations.
- Vertical reports nearly 1,500 preorders from American Airlines, Avolon, Bristow and Japan Airlines and projects at least 175 deliveries by 2030, scaling toward 900 per year by 2035.