Steve VarsanoFounder at The Jet Business

@SteveVarsano visits Vertical Aerospace’s unveiling of its new aircraft: The Valo!

Name: @SteveVarsano visits Vertical Aerospace’s unveiling of its new aircraft: The Valo!
Uploaded: 2026-01-15T21:03:54+00:00
Duration: 46 s
Channel: Steve Varsano
Description: In this on‑site video, the creator attends Vertical Aerospace’s launch event for its new fully electric eVTOL aircraft, the Velo. The report walks…

15 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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In this on‑site video, the creator attends Vertical Aerospace’s launch event for its new fully electric eVTOL aircraft, the Velo. The report walks through the event timeline – from an initial overview of the aircraft and its vision, through the formal presentations, to a personal walkthrough of the Velo’s interior. Key specifications are highlighted: roughly 100‑mile range, about 150 mph top speed, and a surprisingly large luggage compartment. The presenter notes that future battery improvements could boost both range and speed. The overall impression is that the event was well organized and that the Velo is a noteworthy development in the emerging urban air mobility market.

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Today I attended Vertical Aerospace's unveiling of its new aircraft, the Velo, a fully electric eVTOL. It's electric vertical takeoff landing, often described as a flying car or passenger-carrying drone. I got an initial look at the aircraft and spoke with people as the event got underway. Before the presentations began, I went upstairs for a better view of the aircraft, introducing the Velo and the vision behind it. After the speeches, the conversations continued and I went back down for a close look at the aircraft. I stepped inside the Velo and spent time with members of the Vertical Aerospace team. This vehicle has a range of about 100 miles and goes about 150 miles an hour. But as battery technologies get better and get enhanced, you'll probably see both these numbers increase. Something rather unique on this vehicle is the amount of luggage that the aircraft holds. Overall, it was a well-run event and definitely something to keep your eye on.