Vertical Aerospace Signs Supplier Deals for Valo eVTOL Aircraft Seating, Navigation Systems

06:43 AM EDT, 10/16/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) said Friday it signed long-term supplier agreements with ANH Structure and Northrop Grumman (NOC) LITEF to equip its Valo electric aircraft. ANH will design and manufacture pilot and passenger seats featuring 30G energy-absorption technology, while NG LITEF will supply an inertial reference system for flight-critical positioning and navigation data, it said. Vertical said the agreements strengthen its supplier network as it advances the Valo toward certification and commercial production.