Astronics to Supply Low-Voltage Power Distribution System for Vertical Aerospace’s Valo eVTOL

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Astronics Corporation has been selected to provide the low-voltage power distribution system for Vertical Aerospace’s Valo eVTOL aircraft under a long-term agreement. The company will supply hardware for power conversion and distribution, transforming high-voltage power from the propulsion architecture into low-voltage power for avionics, flight controls, and other vital systems. Astronics hardware is already being used in the piloted flight test aircraft, having played an important role during the prototype stage. The stock holds a Strong Buy rating with an average upside potential of 19% as of June 29, and 42 hedge funds held a stake in the company as of the first quarter of 2026.

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Astronics Corporation
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Selected to supply low-voltage power distribution system for Vertical Aerospace's Valo eVTOL under long-term agreement.

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Vertical Aerospace Ltd
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Valo eVTOL program progresses with Astronics hardware already used in piloted flight test aircraft.

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