Vertical expands Honeywell systems agreement for Valo

May 8, 2025 · Partnership · Vertical Aerospace · Aerial

Vertical and Honeywell expanded long-term certification and production work for Valo flight-control and aircraft-management systems.

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  • Honeywell Anthem provides aircraft management and flight-deck functions.
  • Honeywell fly-by-wire controls are part of the production Valo configuration.
  • The agreement was announced on 8 May 2025.

Vertical Aerospace develops Valo, a piloted four-passenger electric VTOL aircraft, alongside a hybrid-electric variant for longer-range and defence missions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, the company is flight-testing the aircraft and integrating autonomous-flight technology for future uncrewed operations.