Vertical selects Hyundai WIA for Valo landing gear
Vertical selected Hyundai WIA to develop and manufacture the bespoke lightweight landing-gear system for Valo.
Evidence notes
- Hyundai WIA has end-to-end design and production responsibility.
- The system supports certification and scaled production.
- The selection was announced on 21 May 2026.
Company context
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.