Vertical Aerospace Ltd NYSE: EVTL
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) announced on July 13, 2026, that it has extended the target date for the Type Certification of its "Valo" electric aircraft to 2029, moving from its previous 2028 goal. The company attributed the delay to the rigorous requirements of certifying a novel aircraft class. Offsetting this timeline shift, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) granted an expanded Permit to Fly on July 10, 2026, allowing the company to conduct its first public demonstration flights at the upcoming Farnborough International Airshow.