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Vertical Aerospace signs Astronics as low-voltage power distribution supplier for Valo eVTOL

Vertical Aerospace has awarded Astronics a long-term agreement to supply the low-voltage (LV) power distribution system for the Vertical Valo eVTOL aircraft. The deal covers integration of LV power distribution into the aircraft architecture for Vertical’s planned air-taxi/personal transport operations.

Also: eVTOL Insights
2026-06-29T04:43:03.747295-07:00
MRO   Europe   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Lufthansa  
ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Lufthansa’s GEM, Beautech sign 10-year engine leasing deal

By ch-aviation: Lufthansa Group’s Group Engine Management (GEM) and BeauTech Power Systems have announced a 10-year engine leasing deal that will enable Lufthansa Group airlines to work with BeauTech on obtaining engine assets that support operational flexibility and fleet requirements.

Also: FlightGlobal, lufthansa-technik.com and airlinergs.com
2026-06-29T07:11:19.889145-07:00
Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Airbus   Airbus A320  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Applied science: Mako accelerates roll-out of low-drag film with $20m raise

By FlightGlobal: Shark skin-inspired coating could contribute a 4% cut in fuel burn, developer claims. Australian start-up Mako has raised $20 million in Series A funding to accelerate the commercial roll-out of its Flightfilm drag-reduction coating, initially on the Airbus A320.

Also: Simple Flying and tectonicdefense.com
2026-06-29T07:10:56.082081-07:00