Vertical Aerospace in talks with UK government over first full-scale production sites

Vertical Aerospace, the electric aviation pioneer listed on the New York Stock Exchange, is in advanced discussions with the UK government over a package to anchor its first full-scale production sites in Britain. The company is now progressing the down-selection of UK locations for both aircraft assembly and battery manufacturing facilities. The planned sites are expected to support around 700 jobs by 2030, a significant boost for the UK's emerging electric aviation sector. While the exact locations and the value of the government support remain undisclosed, the announcement marks a step forward in the UK's bid to become a hub for next-generation aerospace manufacturing.