U.K.’s Vertical Unveils 2nd U.S. Air Taxi Network in Florida

Proposed routes would connect Miami, Palm Beach, and other residential, business, and event hubs.

Jack Daleo

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

Vertical’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) Valo air taxi could one day fly passengers between Miami, Palm Beach, and other South Florida locations. [Credit: Vertical Aerospace]

Key Takeaways:

Vertical Aerospace, a leading U.K. eVTOL developer, announced plans for a second U.S. air taxi network in South Florida, following its previously revealed New York City network.
The South Florida network aims to connect cities like Miami, Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale using its Valo eVTOL aircraft, drastically cutting travel times between key hubs and airports.
The Valo is a 4-seat (expandable to 6) electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft designed for 100-mile trips at 150 mph, promising a quieter and more efficient travel experience.
Vertical Aerospace has approximately 1,500 preorders for the Valo and targets commercial operations by 2028 after securing U.K. certification.

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The U.K.’s leading developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft—which earlier this year unveiled a planned New York City air taxi network—this week revealed it is targeting a second U.S. network on the west coast of South Florida.

Vertical Aerospace on Wednesday said it is working with partners to bring its electric and hybrid-electric aircraft to Miami, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and other residential, business, and event hubs in the area. The company will host a free public display on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Bass Museum in Collins Park, Florida, giving prospective flyers a firsthand look at its flagship Valo air taxi.