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]

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UK-based eVTOL developer Vertical Aerospace announced its expansion into the U.S. market, detailing plans for an air taxi network centered in the New York City area.
The company showcased its Valo air taxi in NYC, outlining initial routes that will connect the Downtown Skyport hub to major airports like JFK, Newark, and East Hampton.
Vertical Aerospace is partnering with Bristow Group and Skyports for this initiative, aiming for European certification of the Valo by 2028 and envisioning diverse future applications.

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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.