Syensqo advanced materials for electric vertical flight

Syensqo announced a new long-term supplier partnership with Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation.

Vertical’s full-scale VX4 prototype during piloted flight testing.

Syensqo’s high-performance composite and adhesive materials, already used in Vertical’s prototype program, have been selected for the VX4 aircraft, which is targeting certification in 2028 before entering commercial service. This comes after multiple years of close collaboration between the teams at Syensqo and Vertical.

Syensqo’s advanced materials will be integrated across the entire structure, providing the lightweight strength, structural efficiency and durability required for the high-cycle operations of electric vertical flight.

Securing advanced composite materials is critical in ensuring the VX4 can withstand repeated take-offs and landings while maintaining safety and performance at scale.

The VX4’s airframe itself will be manufactured by Aciturri, a leading global aerostructures supplier, supporting Vertical’s transition into full commercial production.

Vertical plans to unveil its new aircraft design on 10 December in London, showcasing the VX4’s industry-leading design, passenger and luggage capacity, and global certification-ready architecture.