Vertical Aerospace's Landmark Year: Advancing Flightpath 2030 with Strong Momentum
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LONDON & NEW YORK - Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today, released its 2024 Annual Report, including its FY24 full year financial results, as it continues to make strong progress on its Flightpath 2030 strategy. Vertical's Annual Report is accessible on the Company's investor relations website and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Vertical will host a webcast at 08:30 ET (12:30 GMT) today to discuss the 2024 Annual Report. The call will be hosted by Stuart Simpson, Vertical's CEO and he will be joined by Simon Davies, Vertical's Chief Test Pilot.
To access the webcast, visit Vertical's Investors website.
Commenting ahead of the earnings call, Stuart Simpson, CEO of Vertical Aerospace, said:
'2024 was a year of major progress for Vertical, launching our Flightpath 2030 strategy, advancing piloted flight testing, and strengthening our financial position. With our latest prototype surpassing performance expectations and key regulatory milestones bringing us closer to certification, we are reinforcing our position as Europe's leading eVTOL company.'
'We will deliver the safest and most versatile aircraft in this space. At the core to achieving this is our collaboration with world-class aerospace partners and flying a full-scale prototype with a pilot on board. The momentum is building, and we're all hugely excited for the year ahead.'
The Annual Report outlines Vertical's progress in 2024 and recent updates, including:
Business Strategy & Funding:
Flightpath 2030 launched - a clear strategy for achieving certification, production, and financial milestones to secure market leadership by 2030.
Balance sheet restructured - $130M of debt converted to equity through an investment agreement with Mudrick Capital, with a fixed conversion rate for the remainder.
$90 million upsized raise complete - including over $60 million from new investors and $25 million from Mudrick Capital.
Leadership strengthened - Domhnal Slattery re-appointed as Chair and Eamonn Brennan, former Director General of Eurocontrol, appointed Board Adviser to enhance regulatory expertise.
Full-scale prototype development:
Second, full-scale prototype complete, with assembly of the third and final prototype now underway at GKN Aerospace's Global Technology Centre.
Two full-scale piloted assets enables more flight tests and learnings which will shape the certification aircraft, the next aircraft Vertical builds.
Piloted flight testing:
Second full-scale VX4 prototype began flight tests in July 2024, completing piloted thrustborne testing in February 2025, making it only the second company in the world to achieve this with a full-scale vectored thrust eVTOL
Over 30 piloted test flights completed, capturing 5 million data points across 35,000 parameters to validate engineering models and system performance.
Successful hover and low-speed manoeuvres executed, including roll, yaw, and spot-turns, with the aircraft exceeding expectations for reliability, stability, and performance.
Vertical is preparing for piloted wingborne flight, which it believes will be a world first for this type of electric aircraft.
Certification
In July 2024, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) expanded the scope of Vertical's Design Organisation Approval (DOA), a pre-requisite for European Type Certification, and agreed certification co-operation with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Next phase: wingborne flight, with CAA approval required to extend the Permit to Fly. This transition marks a key step toward certification and commercial viability as it will involve transitioning from a tightly controlled test environment to more dynamic, scalable operations. Once the aircraft has completed wingborne flight, the aircraft will have, in effect, completed a mini-certification process with this prototype.
Cash and outlook
Maintained industry leading capital efficiency with FY 2024 net cash used in operating activities of GBP46 million ($58 million) including a GBP28 million ($34 million) cash settlement received from Rolls-Royce.
As of 31 December 2024 cash and cash equivalents totalled GBP23 million ($28 million). Following receipt of gross proceeds from the public offering of GBP74 million ($90 million), the business is funded through FY 2025, with cash and cash equivalents totalling GBP77 million ($99 million) as of the date of this report.
Net cash outflows from operating activities for FY 2025 are currently expected to be between approximately GBP90 million and GBP100 million ($110 million to $125 million).
Vertical will provide a hard copy of the Annual Report containing its audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders upon request. Requests should be directed in writing by email to [email protected], or by post to Vertical Aerospace Ltd., Unit 1 Camwal Court, Chapel Street, Bristol BS2 0UW, United Kingdom.
Joining the FY24 Webcast
To access the webcast, visit Vertical's Investors website: https://investor.vertical-aerospace.com/events-and-presentations/events/.
If unable to attend the webcast, to listen by phone, please dial +1 646 307-1963 or +1 0800 715 9871; Conference ID 8922591.
A replay of the webcast will be available on the company website following the event.
About Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace is a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation. Vertical is creating a safer, cleaner and quieter way to travel. Vertical's VX4 is a piloted, four passenger, Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with zero operating emissions. Vertical combines partnering with leading aerospace companies, including GKN Aerospace, Honeywell and Leonardo, with developing its own proprietary battery and propeller technology to develop the world's most advanced and safest eVTOL.
Vertical has c.1,500 pre-orders of the VX4, with customers across four continents, including American Airlines, Japan Airlines, GOL and Bristow. Certain customer obligations are expected to be fulfilled via third-party agreements. Headquartered in Bristol, the epicentre of the UK's aerospace industry, Vertical's experienced leadership team comes from top tier automotive and aerospace companies such as Rolls-Royce, Airbus, GM and Leonardo. Together they have previously certified and supported over 30 different civil and military aircraft and propulsion systems.
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