Vertical Aerospace Brings Valo to New York, Outlining Plans for Electric Air Taxi Routes

Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) launches its U.S. tour in New York City this week, bringing its new commercial electric aircraft, Valo, to the U.S. for the first time alongside plans for electric air travel routes in New York with Bristow Group (NYSE: VTOL) and Skyports Infrastructure.

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Vertical’s plans for an electric air-taxi network in New York, launched with Skyports Infrastructure and Bristow

The U.S. tour builds on Valo’s unveiling in London in December 2025 and marks the next step in Vertical’s global engagement with customers, investors, regulators, and partners ahead of entry into service following regulatory approval currently expected in 2028.

Introducing Valo to the U.S.

Valo is Vertical’s certification-ready aircraft, designed to fly up to 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph with zero operating emissions, and engineered to meet airliner-level safety standards.

Valo’s premium cabin will launch with four seats, offering panoramic windows, generous personal space and class-leading luggage capacity. The aircraft’s flexible design, shaped by extensive airline and operator input, enables expansion to six seats, with the potential to improve operator economics and lower fares for passengers.

The aircraft is targeting certification in 2028, enabling entry into service in the U.S. and globally with airline and operator customers including American Airlines.

Valo’s arrival in New York marks the first opportunity for U.S. investors, customers, partners, and the public to experience the aircraft at full scale.

From Aircraft to Operations: Electric Air Travel in New York

Alongside the U.S. tour, Vertical is working with Bristow and Skyports on a range of future mobility solutions for Valo in the U.S., including routes in and out of Manhattan, New York. The plans will cut multi-hour road journeys to minutes, such as flying from John F. Kennedy (JFK) and other airports to Manhattan.

Informed by Bristow’s global operating experience as the world’s leading provider of helicopter transportation and Skyports’ established skyport locations, including its Downtown Skyport in Manhattan, the plans focus on operational feasibility, infrastructure integration, and real-world use cases.

New York City represents a natural environment for advanced air mobility given its density, congestion, premium travel demand and existing heliport network.

Use cases being progressed in the New York City area include: