Vertical Aerospace Ltd NYSE: EVTL
On September 14, 2026, Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) announced the successful completion of the first untethered hover flight of its full--scale "Valo" prototype. This milestone marks the commencement of the "thrustborne" flight test phase, which validates the aircraft's vertical lift performance and flight control systems under its own power without ground support. Management indicated that this technical achievement is a critical prerequisite for the transition flight trials scheduled for early 2027 and maintains the company's trajectory toward its 2029 type certification goal.