Vertical Aerospace Partners with Aciturri to Build eVTOL Airframe

Vertical Aerospace has partnered with Aciturri to supply and engineer the full airframe for the VX4 eVTOL, supporting certification and scalable production By Joe Macey / 06 Aug 2025
Vertical Aerospace Partners with Aciturri to Build eVTOL Airframe
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Vertical Aerospace has entered a long-term strategic partnership with Aciturri Aerostructures to manufacture the airframe for its VX4 eVTOL aircraft.

The collaboration brings together Vertical’s expertise in electric aviation with Aciturri’s proven capabilities as a global leader in aerostructures, advancing the development of the all-electric and hybrid-electric VX4.

Under the partnership agreement, Aciturri will supply the entire airframe, including the wing, empennage, pylons and fuselage, of both the pre-production and, subject to certification, certified VX4 that will enter into service. In addition, Aciturri will also have engineering responsibility for several structural components and will provide concurrent manufacturing engineering for the airframe programme, providing the conditions for the VX4 to be built efficiently, reliably, and at scale.

Aciturri brings nearly 50 years of experience in commercial aircraft programs, including the design and manufacturing of major airframe components for Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer, including the A320, B737 and Embraer KC-390, as well as proven experience developing airframes for eVTOL programs, such as those for Eve Air Mobility and Lilium.

By combining the expertise of Vertical’s engineering team with Aciturri’s proven track record in high-quality aerospace manufacturing, this partnership continues Vertical’s progress towards certification and scalable production of the VX4.

Stuart Simpson, CEO of Vertical Aerospace said, “As we accelerate toward commercialization, the VX4 demands an airframe built specifically for the unique challenges of eVTOL and the highest levels of safety certification. As a leading, global supplier, Aciturri brings the world-class capability, agility, and technical excellence we need to turn great designs into great aircraft. Their proven track record makes them the ideal partner as we advance our mission to deliver the safest, most versatile aircraft in the skies.”

Manuel Gonzalez Relaño, CEO at Aciturri Aerostructures, added, “Aciturri and Vertical share a strong commitment to advancing the future of air mobility by redefining urban transport with sustainable electric flight. With Vertical’s position as Europe’s leading eVTOL company, we look forward to partnering together through development, certification, and production to deliver a globally exportable and commercially viable eVTOL aircraft.”

This partnership reflects Vertical’s strategy of initiating production with long-range parts purchasing, a key element of the company’s Flightpath 2030 plan, as it moves to certification and production. It follows the announcement of Vertical’s expanded partnership with Honeywell to supply flight control and aircraft management systems for the VX4 and builds on Vertical’s recent milestone of completing its first airport to airport flights.

Posted by Joe Macey Joseph Macey is a Content Specialist at Advanced Air Mobility International, focusing on emerging aviation technologies since joining in 2022. He has particular expertise in eVTOLs, vertiports, and propulsion systems. A graduate of Falmouth University in Journalism, Joseph began his career in 2019 as a local reporter. His journalism experience sharpens both his reporting and interview skills, enabling him to deliver well-informed, authoritative insights on the latest trends in the aviation sector. Connect

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