U.K.’s Vertical Aerospace Unveils NYC Electric Air Taxi Network

Helicopter operator Bristow and vertiport developer Skyports will work with the company to develop routes in and out of Manhattan.

Jack Daleo

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 03:45 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

Digital rendering of Vertical’s Valo electric air taxi soaring over Manhattan, the hub of the company’s planned New York City-area network. [Credit: Vertical Aerospace]

Key Takeaways:

Vertical Aerospace, a UK-based eVTOL developer, has announced plans to establish an electric air taxi network in the New York City area, featuring its Valo aircraft.
The planned network, in partnership with Bristow Group and Skyports, will use Skyports’ Downtown Skyport as a central hub, connecting to major airports like JFK, Newark, Teterboro, and East Hampton.
The Valo eVTOL boasts a 100-mile range, 150 mph cruise speed, and aims for EASA certification by 2028 to enable commercial operations.
Vertical Aerospace has approximately 1,500 preorders for the Valo, planning to scale production to 175 aircraft annually by 2030, targeting affordable yet premium urban and regional travel.

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The U.K.’s leading electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi developer has landed in the U.S., announcing plans for a New York City-area network.

Vertical Aerospace, which in December unveiled its flagship Valo air taxi in London, this week brought a full-scale model to NYC, where it will be on display at the Classic Car Club Manhattan on Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. The event will be open to the public, with no tickets required.