Vertical Aerospace Welcomes The UK Civil Aviation Authority's Publication Of Its eVTOL Delivery Model; UK Civil Aviation Authority Sets Out A Regulatory Framework To Facilitate Commercial eVTOL Flights In The UK By The End Of 2028

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) (NYSE: EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today welcomed the UK Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA) publication of its eVTOL Delivery Model, which sets out a regulatory roadmap for the commercial operation of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the UK from 2028.

The Delivery Model provides UK industry with a clear pathway and timeline to commercial eVTOL operations, reaffirming SC-VTOL as the certification basis, the highest safety standards for eVTOLs globally and aligned to EASA's standards, and sets out a comprehensive framework covering training, aerodromes, and the rulemaking roadmap.

Notably, the UK CAA confirms that day and night visual and instrument flight rule (VFR /IFR) operations will be permitted from day one, provided aircraft and pilots are qualified - supporting reliable operations across diverse weather conditions and enabling one of the most scalable eVTOL ecosystems globally. It also commits to working with the industry to enable the deployment of hybrid propulsion systems, like the one being developed by Vertical.

The model ensures that rulemaking activities are aligned with the UK Government's own stated objective of seeing commercial eVTOL flight in the UK from 2028, enabling companies like Vertical to launch safe, certified services in parallel with commercial readiness.