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Vertical Aerospace leads £3.4 million UK-backed program to develop high-power charging for electric aircraft

PUBT·07/24/2026 10:43:11
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Vertical Aerospace leads £3.4 million UK-backed program to develop high-power charging for electric aircraft
  • Vertical Aerospace will lead the UK-backed ECLiPSE R&D program to develop high-power charging and liquid-cooling systems for electric aircraft.
  • Program targets faster aircraft turnaround, lower infrastructure costs, simpler installation, improved charging performance, smaller systems, reduced long-term operating costs.
  • Total investment about GBP 3.4 million, including up to GBP 1.75 million in UK government funding, subject to grant completion.
  • Selected under the UK Department for Transport’s Zero Emission Flight Demonstrator program; announced at the Farnborough International Airshow.
  • Work is expected to extend beyond aviation, with potential applications across other electrified transport segments.


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