Vertical Aerospace begins hybrid-electric system testing, produces first Valo battery

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Vertical Aerospace Advances Hybrid-Electric Testing and Battery Production

May 19, 2026 6:00 AM EDT

Next-generation hybrid-electric system begins testing ahead of flight tests First all-electric Valo battery manufactured on upgraded production line at Vertical Energy Centre

LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertical Aerospace (Vertical or the Company) (NYSE: EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, today announced two key programme milestones: the start of integration testing for its next-generation hybrid-electric propulsion system, and the production of the first all-electric Valo battery from its upgraded assembly line.

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