Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, has announced a new long-term supplier partnership with Syensqo, a world leader in advanced materials.
Syensqo’s high-performance composite and adhesive materials — already used in Vertical’s prototype programme — have been selected for the VX4 aircraft, which is targeting certification in 2028 before entering commercial service. The announcement follows several years of close collaboration between the two companies’ teams.
Syensqo’s advanced materials will be integrated across the entire VX4 airframe, providing the lightweight strength, structural efficiency, and durability required for the high-cycle demands of electric vertical flight. Securing these advanced composites is critical to ensuring the VX4 can withstand repeated take-offs and landings while maintaining safety and performance at scale. The VX4’s airframe will be manufactured by Aciturri, a leading global aerostructures supplier, supporting Vertical’s transition to full commercial production.
Syensqo brings extensive aerospace experience, supplying advanced materials to many of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers and defence companies. This track record makes Syensqo an ideal partner as Vertical advances toward both civil and defence applications of its aircraft platform.
Stuart Simpson, CEO of Vertical Aerospace, said: “We are bringing the VX4 to market alongside leading global partners, and deepening our successful partnership with Syensqo as our advanced-materials supplier is a vital step in that journey. Their decades of expertise in lightweight, high-performance composites — combined with our shared commitment to safety and certification — will help us deliver a resilient, agile aircraft as we progress toward commercial operations.”
Rodrigo Elizondo, President of Syensqo Composite Materials, said: “We are honored to deepen our collaboration with Vertical. Our advanced composite and adhesive technologies are designed to push the boundaries of lightweighting and performance, supporting the VX4’s journey toward safer, cleaner and more efficient air mobility. As Vertical moves into certification and industrialisation, we look forward to bringing our scientific expertise and strong customer partnership to support the VX4’s successful entry into full-scale production.”
This extension of Vertical’s partnership with Syensqo comes as Vertical continues to formalise the core supply chain for its certification aircraft, alongside Honeywell, Aciturri, and other global partners.
