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]

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UK-based Vertical Aerospace is launching its second U.S. electric air taxi network in South Florida, connecting major hubs like Miami, Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale with its Valo eVTOL aircraft.
The Valo eVTOL is designed for 100-mile, 4-passenger (with future 6-seat potential) electric flights at 150 mph, aiming to significantly reduce travel times (e.g., Miami to Palm Beach in 36 minutes).
With 1,500 preorders and a targeted commercial launch in 2028, Vertical Aerospace views South Florida as a key market and a strategic gateway for future regional electric operations in 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.