The deal adds to Vertical Aerospace’s backlog of 1,500 pre-orders for its electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sigma Air Mobility to purchase and operate its Valo electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The agreement includes collaboration to refine the aircraft for scalability and commercial deployment, leveraging Sigma’s operational expertise.
The deal strengthens Vertical Aerospace’s backlog, which already totals approximately 1,500 pre-orders from major international customers. Strategic partnerships with aerospace suppliers are expected to support technology integration and supply chain development, aiding production scaling and certification efforts.
No immediate market reaction was disclosed, but the agreement underscores growing demand for eVTOL aircraft in commercial aviation.