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Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL), a pioneering aerospace and technology company, has announced a groundbreaking initiative to develop a hybrid-electric vertical-take-off-and-landing (VTOL) variant of its VX4 aircraft. This new programme, aimed at expanding range and payload capabilities, positions Vertical as a key player in the burgeoning urban air mobility market and defense logistics sector.

The hybrid-electric variant, which will integrate Vertical's second-generation hybrid-propulsion system, is expected to commence flight testing in Q2 2026. This technology, under development for 18 months at the Vertical Energy Centre, promises a significant range increase of up to 1,000 miles, a 10-fold improvement over the all-electric VX4. The payload capacity is also set to be configurable, with the ability to carry up to 1,100 kilograms. The hybrid-electric VTOL variant is designed to operate both autonomously and with a pilot, offering a versatile solution for various missions, including defense, logistics, and commercial applications.

Vertical's hybrid-electric strategy builds on its existing electric platform and battery technology, enabling new potential applications in sectors that require longer range and higher payload than current eVTOL platforms can deliver. The company's proprietary battery technology, developed at its purpose-built Vertical Energy Centre, is a critical component of its hybrid-electric capability. The hybrid-electric variant is expected to be certified to the highest safety standards by 2028.

The development of this hybrid-electric VTOL variant aligns with Vertical's broader Flightpath 2030 strategy, which includes the certification of its all-electric VX4 aircraft. The hybrid-electric variant will be retrofitted into one of the company's VX4 full-scale prototypes, leveraging the aircraft's existing airframe to integrate the new propulsion system without requiring a major redesign.

Stuart Simpson, CEO of Vertical Aerospace, stated, "The demand for long-range, high-payload, quiet aircraft is growing rapidly, especially across defense and critical logistics. Our hybrid-electric VTOL strategy builds on our existing electric platform, world-class battery technology, and large, versatile airframe, allowing us to offer uniquely scalable solutions that unlock a new frontier in air mobility and revenue streams for Vertical."

Vertical's hybrid-electric capabilities position it as a key player in the growing defense market in Europe. The company is actively engaged in discussions with government agencies and other prospective customers around defense applications and other potential use cases for its hybrid-electric aircraft. As European governments increasingly focus on developing new technologies and platforms to strengthen their defense capabilities, Vertical's hybrid-electric VTOL variant is uniquely positioned to meet these growing needs.

About Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace is a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation. The company is creating a safer, cleaner, and quieter way to travel. Vertical's VX4 is a piloted, four-passenger, Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft with zero operating emissions. Vertical combines partnering with leading aerospace companies, including GKN, Honeywell, and Leonardo, with developing its own proprietary battery and propeller technology to develop the world's most advanced and safest eVTOL. Vertical has approximately 1,500 pre-orders of the VX4, with customers across four continents, including American Airlines, Japan Airlines, GOL, and Bristow. Headquartered in Bristol, the epicenter of the UK's aerospace industry, Vertical's experienced leadership team comes from top-tier automotive and aerospace companies such as Rolls-Royce, Airbus, GM, and Leonardo.