Vertical Aerospace brings Valo to Miami, showcasing the future of electric inter-city travel

Vertical Aerospace announced that its next-generation electric aircraft, Valo, will be on public display in Miami on 24-25 February at the Bass Museum in Collins Park. Valo is being developed to bring the future of urban and inter-city travel to life - quieter, greener and more efficient than traditional transport. Designed to fly up to 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph, the aircraft features a premium cabin for four passengers, panoramic windows and generous space for luggage and pets. Vertical is also developing a hybrid-electric variant, targeted to fly up to 1,000 miles.

Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, commented: “I am thrilled about Vertical Aerospace’s plans to make Miami-Dade County one of the first areas in the country with advanced air mobility. This development moves our community closer to the future of air travel, enhanced connectivity, and new economic opportunities for Miami-Dade County. MIA and our general aviation airports are some of the busiest airports in the country for private aviation, which makes Miami-Dade County the perfect launch site for AAM.”

Stuart Simpson, CEO at Vertical Aerospace, stated: “Valo offers a new way to experience Miami - turning time lost in traffic into time gained. Imagine landing near Fort Lauderdale and reaching your tee time without touching I-95. Leaving Miami for Palm Beach after lunch and being back for sunset. Or taking a quiet electric flight over Biscayne Bay as the skyline turns gold. As electric aviation moves closer to commercialisation, we are working with our customers and operating partners to deliver real-world connections that are faster, cleaner and designed around the passenger.”

Visitors are invited to see the aircraft up close, meet the team behind its development, and explore how Valo could reshape travel across South Florida.

“A New Perspective on Miami”

Miami is defined by its coastline, culture and vibrant experiences, yet traffic congestion often limits how much of the area can be experienced in a single day. Valo is designed to change that. Vertical is working with operating and infrastructure partners to explore a network for its electric and hybrid-electric aircraft across South Florida that would transform key journeys. Example hubs and routes include:

Coastal Corridor - Miami to Palm Beach

• MIA ↔ PBI | ~65 miles | ~36 minutes
• A predictable alternative to a 90+ minute drive, connecting South Florida’s two most dynamic coastal hubs.

Premium event access – Opa Locka to Watson Island

• Opa Locka (OPF) ↔ Watson Island | ~15 miles | ~9 minutes
• Connecting South Florida’s busiest private aviation hub to the region’s closest landing zone to Miami Beach - ideal for major events, cruise departures and waterfront.

Business and lifestyle corridor – Boca to Watson Island

• Boca ↔ Watson Island | ~42 miles | ~23 minutes
• Connecting Boca’s business, golf and residential communities with Miami Beach.

Regional City Link - Miami to Fort Lauderdale

• MIA ↔ FLL | ~21 miles | ~13 minutes
• Connecting Miami and Fort Lauderdale’s business districts, cruise terminals and aviation hubs in under 15 minutes.Miami: A Strategic Hub

 

Miami is a major global aviation hub and an important gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. As Vertical continues to explore opportunities with airline and operator partners, the region represents a compelling market for potential future regional electric operations.

Exploring Network Partnerships

Vertical is working with leading infrastructure partners to explore the development of key routes in the area for its airline and operator customers, including the joint venture between UrbanV - a global leader in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure - and Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals; Skyports Infrastructure, a leader in the design, build and operation of vertiports for helicopters and eVTOL aircraft; and Vertiports by Atlantic Aviation.

Experience Valo at iConnections Miami

Valo will be on free public display as part of iConnections, the world’s largest capital introduction event. Members of the public and attendees can see the aircraft at the following times at the Bass Museum in Collins Park, 2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL:

• Tuesday, 24 February 2026: 09:00AM – 4:00PM ET
• Wednesday 25, February 2026: 09:00AM – 6:30PM ET