Vertical Aerospace Secures Long-Term Supplier Agreement with Astronics for Valo eVTOL Power System

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Vertical Aerospace announced a long-term agreement with Astronics to supply the low-voltage power distribution system for its Valo eVTOL aircraft, a key step towards certification and production.

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• Long-Term Supplier Agreement

  Vertical Aerospace entered a long-term agreement with Astronics Corporation, effective June 26, 2026, for the supply of low-voltage power distribution systems for its Valo eVTOL aircraft.

• Critical Component Secured

  Astronics will provide the Modular Conversion and Distribution Unit (MCDU) and Secondary Power Distribution Unit (SPDU), which manage and protect electrical power for critical aircraft systems, converting high-voltage propulsion power to low-voltage for avionics and flight controls.

• Progress Towards Certification

  This agreement strengthens Vertical's supplier ecosystem and is a key milestone as the company advances toward Critical Design Review (CDR), certification, and scaled production, with Astronics' hardware already integrated into test aircraft.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · EVTL · Manufacturing

This long-term agreement with Astronics for critical power distribution systems is a significant step in de-risking the Valo eVTOL aircraft's development. Securing a key supplier, especially one whose hardware is already integrated into test aircraft, is crucial for advancing towards certification and scaled production. This operational progress is particularly important for Vertical Aerospace, which has recently undertaken substantial financing activities and is trading near 52-week lows, as it demonstrates tangible progress towards commercial viability.