JetSetGo, one of India’s leading private aviation operators, and Vertical Aerospace have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the intended purchase of 50 Valo aircraft, alongside a strategic collaboration to develop Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) services in India.
The MoU establishes a framework for the two companies to jointly develop route networks, operating models, regulatory engagement, and commercial rollout of electric and hybrid-electric aircraft across India. Valo is Vertical’s certified electric aircraft designed to fly up to 160 km at speeds of 240 km/h with zero operating emissions, engineered to meet airliner-level safety standards. Vertical is also developing a hybrid-electric variant offering increased range and mission flexibility, well-suited for Indian use cases.
As part of the agreement, JetSetGo will lead market research and operational planning for metro and short-haul regional routes, and is already conducting technical evaluations, demand modeling, and feasibility studies in select corridors. JetSetGo stated that Valo’s design, including the future long-range hybrid-electric variant, fits its strategy to connect dense cities and underserved regional markets where ground travel options are slow.
Kanika Tekriwal, Founder and Chief Executive of JetSetGo, stated that from an operator’s standpoint, aircraft capability and certification timelines are decisive factors, and early demand indicators are visible on specific city pairs and intra-city corridors. She noted that the Valo platform, particularly the hybrid-electric configuration, fits operating profiles being analyzed for India.
Stuart Simpson, CEO of Vertical Aerospace, said that India is a dynamic and rapidly growing market for AAM, and working with an experienced operator like JetSetGo allows exploration of how Valo’s variants can unlock new routes across the country. Vertical is targeting type certification of Valo by 2028 under UK and European regulators, with global validations to follow, which could enable early commercial rollout of AAM services in India subject to approvals.
