Vertical Aerospace Drives UK ECLiPSE Funding for High-Power Charging
Jul 24, 2026, 7:05 AM EDT3 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The formal government funding and potential UK site anchoring reduce execution risk, support near-term sentiment, and expand EVTL's long-term manufacturing and revenue potential; similar past government-backed tech subsidies have driven mid-term revaluations for aerospace tech firms.
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Vertical Aerospace will spearhead the UK ECLiPSE program to develop high-power charging and liquid-cooling tech for electric aircraft. The project totals about £3.4 million with up to £1.75 million government funding, within a wider £43 million UK package (~£48 million total). It supports a potential UK production footprint and underscores demand signals from major customers.
Vertical to lead UK ECLiPSE program; total investment about £3.4 million.
Up to £1.75m government funding; grant agreement to finalize.
Total UK direct funding ~£48m; part of £43m wider package.
Valo pre-orders: about 1,500 across four continents.
Farnborough Airshow announcement; £10m further grant under talks.
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