Vertical Aerospace and Aciturri join forces to manufacture the fuselage of the innovative VX4 electric aircraft

Vertical Aerospace, the pioneer company in electric aviation, and Aciturri Aerostructures, a world leader in aeronautical structures, have announced a long-term strategic alliance. The agreement aims to develop and manufacture the structure of the VX4, Vertical’s revolutionary electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Under this agreement, Aciturri will be responsible for supplying the complete aircraft structure, including the fuselage, wings, stabilizers (empennage), and engine mountings (pylons). This collaboration covers both the pre-series model and full-scale production of the VX4 once it obtains official certification. In addition, the Spanish company will contribute its extensive engineering experience to optimize manufacturing, ensuring an efficient, reliable, and scalable process.

Aciturri's nearly 50 years of experience in the aerospace industry is a fundamental pillar of this project.

The firm has participated in commercial aircraft programs of Airbus, Boeing and Embraer, and has a proven track record in developing structures for other programs eVTOL, Like the ones of Eve Air Mobility and LiliumThis track record, combined with Vertical's vision, strengthens the path toward certification and mass production of the VX4.

Stuart SimpsonThe CEO of Vertical Aerospace highlighted the importance of the collaboration: “The VX4 demands an airframe specifically designed for the unique challenges of eVTOLs and the highest safety standards. Aciturri provides us with the capability, agility, and technical excellence we need to turn great designs into great aircraft.”

For its part, Manuel González RelañoThe CEO of Aciturri Aerostructures highlighted the mutual commitment of both companies: “Vertical and Aciturri share a strong commitment to the future of sustainable air mobility. We look forward to collaborating to deliver a globally and commercially viable eVTOL.”

This agreement follows other key developments for Vertical, including the expansion of its partnership with Honeywell for flight control systems and the completion of its first airport-to-airport flights, solidifying its development and production strategy for the VX4.