Angus Batey has been contributing to various titles within the Aviation Week Network since 2009. He has reported from military bases, industrial facilities, trade shows and conferences, on topics ranging from defense and space to business aviation, advanced air mobility and cybersecurity.
Air charter operators face mounting unpredictability from fuel volatility, geopolitical conflicts and supply-chain disruptions, requiring daily innovation.
Vertical Aerospace has opened its initial production facility at Cotswold Airport where it will build seven Valo eVTOL test aircraft, with first flight expected in late 2025.
