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Hyundai Partners With Vertical Aerospace On eVTOL Landing Gear

May 24, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Hyundai WIA to supply landing gear for Valo eVTOL aircraft.
Partnership includes end-to-end design and production responsibility.
Stirling Dynamics to support Hyundai WIA as a key design partner.
Agreement strengthens Vertical's supplier ecosystem.

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Strategic Implications

This partnership may indicate Vertical Aerospace's growing momentum toward certification and commercialization of its eVTOL aircraft. The collaboration with Hyundai WIA suggests a focus on advanced manufacturing and high-integrity systems, which could enhance the competitiveness of Valo in the emerging eVTOL market.

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What Happened

New Partnership Strengthens Valo Aircraft Supply Chain

Vertical Aerospace has announced a new partnership with Hyundai WIA to supply the landing gear system for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Valo. Under the agreement, Hyundai WIA will develop and manufacture a bespoke landing gear system, with support from Stirling Dynamics as a key design partner. The partnership marks another step in Vertical’s goal of establishing a world-class aerospace supply chain for scaled production, as reported by Aero-News Network.

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