Who is Vertical Aerospace?

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. is an aerospace manufacturer based in Bristol, England. It designs and builds zero emission, electric vertical take-off and landing ( eVTOL) electrically powered aircraft. The company was founded in 2016 by Stephen Fitzpatrick, an ex- Formula One team owner, and founder and CEO of OVO Energy.

Why is Vertical Aerospace working with CAA?

As Vertical Aerospace brings its aircraft to market, it is working closely with the safety regulator CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) to help shape the regulations and define new levels of safety in the industry.

What is Vertical Aerospace's 3D Experience Platform?

Alongside its product development, Vertical Aerospace is putting in place industry standard processes, all supported by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Importantly, the 3D EXPERIENCE platform enables Vertical Aerospace to build a virtual twin of the aircraft and incorporate all aspects, from aerodynamics to electronics.

What does John McMillan do at Vertical Aerospace?

McMillan’s role at Vertical Aerospace is to define the company’s processes and implement a standardized, lean way of working across the organization. “As soon as I saw what Vertical Aerospace was trying to do, I was blown away,” he said.