Vertical Aerospace selects Hyundai WIA as landing gear partner for Valo aircraft

Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) announced a new long-term partnership with Hyundai WIA, a mobility and manufacturing subsidiary of Hyundai (HYMTF), to supply the landing gear system for Valo, Vertical’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Under the agreement, Hyundai WIA will develop and manufacture a bespoke landing gear system for Valo, with end-to-end design and production responsibility. Stirling Dynamics, a UK-based engineering company with more than 30 years’ experience supporting certified aircraft programs, will support Hyundai WIA as a key design partner. Vertical has now secured suppliers across major aircraft systems, including Honeywell – flight control and aircraft management systems -, Aciturri – airframe structures -, Evolito -electric propulsion units -, Syensqo – composite materials -, and Isoclima – transparencies -.