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 UK eVTOL developer, is establishing a second U.S. air taxi network in South Florida, connecting cities like Miami, Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale, following its planned New York City network.
Their Valo eVTOL aircraft, designed to carry a pilot and up to four passengers (expandable to six), aims to drastically cut travel times between key locations with quieter, all-electric flights.
The Valo is designed for 100-mile trips at 150 mph, with commercial operations targeted for 2028, supported by approximately 1,500 preorders and various infrastructure partners.
South Florida is considered a compelling market due to its busy aviation hubs, potential for significant time savings on regional routes, and its strategic position as a gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean.

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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.