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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Vertical Aerospace Ltd.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001867102
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	AIRCRAFT [3721]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	04 Manufacturing
		EIN:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			E9
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-41169
		FILM NUMBER:		251017065

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		STREET 1:		UNIT 1 CAMWAL COURT
		STREET 2:		CHAPEL STREET
		CITY:			BRISTOL
		STATE:			X0
		ZIP:			BS2 0UW
		BUSINESS PHONE:		44 7799310595

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		STREET 1:		UNIT 1 CAMWAL COURT
		STREET 2:		CHAPEL STREET
		CITY:			BRISTOL
		STATE:			X0
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<P STYLE="font: 24pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Vertical Aerospace Ltd.&nbsp;</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Unit 1 Camwal Court, Chapel Street&nbsp;</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>United Kingdom</B>&nbsp;</P>

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reports under cover of Form&nbsp;20-F or Form&nbsp;40-F.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">Form&nbsp;20-F&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Wingdings">&#120;</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Form&nbsp;40-F&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Wingdings">&#168;</FONT></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ON FORM&nbsp;6-K</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Director Appointment</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">On June&nbsp;2, 2025, the Board of Directors (the &ldquo;Board&rdquo;)
of Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (the &ldquo;Company&rdquo;) appointed Lord Andrew Parker to serve as a director on the Board, effective immediately.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Lord Parker brings deep experience in national security and intelligence
from his distinguished career serving the UK government, most notably as the former Director General of MI5, the UK Government&rsquo;s
national security agency, retiring from this role in 2020. In 2021, Lord Parker was appointed Lord Chamberlain by Queen Elizabeth II,
serving as head of the Royal Household until 2024. He was knighted in 2019 and entered the House of Lords in 2021.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">On June&nbsp;2, 2025, Stephen Welch notified the Board of his resignation
as a director on the Board, with effect from that date. The Board thanks Mr.&nbsp;Welch for his service.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Press Release</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">On
June&nbsp;3, 2025</FONT>, the Company issued a press release in relation to the director changes, a copy of which is furnished as 99.1
hereto.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B><I>Forward-Looking Statements</I></B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><I>This Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form&nbsp;6-K (the &ldquo;Form&nbsp;6-K&rdquo;)
contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any express or implied
statements contained in this Form&nbsp;6-K that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements,
including, without limitation, statements regarding anticipated Board changes, as well as statements that include the words &ldquo;expect,&rdquo;
 &ldquo;intend,&rdquo; &ldquo;plan,&rdquo; &ldquo;believe,&rdquo; &ldquo;project,&rdquo; &ldquo;forecast,&rdquo; &ldquo;estimate,&rdquo;
 &ldquo;may,&rdquo; &ldquo;should,&rdquo; &ldquo;anticipate,&rdquo; &ldquo;will,&rdquo; &ldquo;aim,&rdquo; &ldquo;potential,&rdquo; &ldquo;continue,&rdquo;
 &ldquo;is/are likely to&rdquo; and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements reflect
our current views with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance. Actual outcomes may differ materially from
the information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, without limitation, the important
factors discussed under the caption &ldquo;Risk Factors&rdquo; in the Company's Annual Report on Form&nbsp;20-F filed with the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission (&ldquo;SEC&rdquo;) on March 11, 2025, as such factors may be updated from time to time in the Company&rsquo;s
other filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this Form&nbsp;6- K speak only as of the date hereof and accordingly
undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. the Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking
statements contained in this Form&nbsp;6-K, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than to the extent
required by applicable law.</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="background-color: white">The information included in this
Report on Form&nbsp;6-K (excluding Exhibit&nbsp;99.1) is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company&rsquo;s Registration Statements
on Form&nbsp;F-3&nbsp;(File&nbsp;No.&nbsp;333-270756, File No.&nbsp;333-284763 and File No.&nbsp;333-287207) (including any prospectuses
forming a part of such registration statements) and to be a part thereof from the date on which this Report on Form&nbsp;6-K is filed,
to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.</P>

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    <TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">Date: June&nbsp;3, 2025</FONT></TD>
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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: Black 1pt solid"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">/s/ Stuart Simpson</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="tm2516877d1_ex99-1.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">99.1</FONT></A></TD>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><A HREF="tm2516877d1_ex99-1.htm"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">Press release of Vertical Aerospace Ltd. dated June&nbsp;3, 2025</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>VERTICAL AEROSPACE APPOINTS FORMER MI5 DIRECTOR
GENERAL LORD ANDREW PARKER TO BOARD</B></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">&#9679;</TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">Former MI5 Director General and Lord Chamberlain brings extensive experience
of working at the highest levels of public service</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">&#9679;</TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif">Appointment follows Vertical&rsquo;s announcement of its hybrid-electric
programme and comes as the Government sets out its Strategic Defence Review</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>London, UK&nbsp;&amp; New York, USA &ndash; 3 June&nbsp;2025</B>
 &ndash; Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today
announced the appointment of Lord Andrew Parker to its Board of Directors, strengthening the company&rsquo;s leadership in defence, national
security, and government affairs. The appointment is effective as of 2 June&nbsp;2025.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Lord Parker brings deep experience in national security and intelligence
from his distinguished career serving the UK government, most notably as the former Director General of MI5, the UK Government&rsquo;s
national security agency, from 2013-2020, where he also served on a range of committees, including the National Security Council. As Director
General, Lord Parker focused on new technology-centred change.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">In 2021, Lord Parker was appointed Lord Chamberlain by Queen Elizabeth
II, becoming the most senior official in the Royal Household and overseeing historic national events, including royal ceremonies and state
occasions. He was knighted in 2019 and entered the House of Lords in 2021.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Outside of his public sector work, Lord Parker has served as a Non-Executive
Director at Babcock International Group, an international defence, aerospace and security company, since 2020.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">The appointment of Lord Parker follows Vertical&rsquo;s recent announcement
of its programme, designed to unlock new applications in mission critical sectors such as defence and logistics, as well as <U>recent
hires to the Board</U>, who bring deep capital markets expertise.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Last month, the UK government committed <U>over &pound;20 million
to accelerate drone and eVTOL technologies</U> &mdash; including eco-friendly air taxis and emergency service applications &mdash; building
on a total investment of over &pound;300 million to date through the Future Flight Challenge. This latest funding aims to support real-world
operations and provide a clear regulatory pathway by 2028.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Lord Andrew Parker, Board Director, said:</B> &ldquo;I&rsquo;m delighted
to be joining Vertical at a time when the UK is positioning itself at the cutting edge of aerospace innovation. Vertical&rsquo;s commitment
to pioneering next-generation aircraft, powered by breakthrough electric and hybrid technologies, offers real potential to transform both
civil and defence operations. I look forward to supporting the team as they unlock the full value of these innovations &mdash; from sustainable
passenger transport to critical government and military missions.&rdquo;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Domhnal Slattery, Chairman at Vertical Aerospace, said</B>: &quot;Lord
Parker&rsquo;s deep expertise in navigating complex regulatory, operational, and governmental frameworks is exactly what we need as we
move toward real-world deployment of our aircraft. His appointment is highly aligned with our strategy to scale both civil and defence
applications, and he brings a perspective that perfectly complements the diverse capabilities already represented on our Board. As we
expand our hybrid-electric programme and deepen our engagement with government and institutional partners, his leadership will be invaluable.&rdquo;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>About Vertical Aerospace&#8239;&#8239;</B>&#8239;&#8239;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Vertical Aerospace is a global aerospace and technology company pioneering
electric aviation. Vertical is creating a safer, cleaner and quieter way to travel. Vertical&rsquo;s VX4 is a piloted, four passenger,
Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with zero operating emissions. Vertical will also be launching a hybrid-electric
variant, offering increased range and mission flexibility to meet the evolving needs of the advanced air mobility market.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Vertical combines partnering with leading aerospace companies, including
GKN, Honeywell and Leonardo, with developing its own proprietary battery and propeller technology to develop the world&rsquo;s most advanced
and safest eVTOL.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Vertical has c.1,500 pre-orders of the VX4, with customers across four
continents, including American Airlines, Japan Airlines, GOL and Bristow.&#8239; Certain customer obligations are expected to be fulfilled
via third-party agreements. Headquartered in Bristol, the epicentre of the UK&rsquo;s aerospace industry, Vertical&rsquo;s experienced
leadership team comes from top tier automotive and aerospace companies such as Rolls-Royce, Airbus, GM and Leonardo. Together they have
previously certified and supported over 30 different civil and military aircraft and propulsion systems.&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>For more information:</B>&#8239;&#8239;&#8239;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Justin Bates, Head of Communications <U>justin.bates@vertical-aerospace.com</U>
+44 7878 357 463&#8239;&#8239;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Samuel Emden, Head of Investor Affairs <U>samuel.emden@vertical-aerospace.com</U>
+447816 459 904&#8239;&#8239;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Forward-Looking Statements&#8239;</B>&#8239;&#8239;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that relate to our current expectations and views of future events. We intend
such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements as contained in Section&nbsp;27A
of the Securities Act and 21E of the Exchange Act. Any express or implied statements contained in this release that are not statements
of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding anticipated Board
changes and their impact on Vertical, the design and manufacture of the VX4, the features and capabilities of the VX4 and the hybrid-electric
variant, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, including the building and testing of our prototype
aircrafts on timelines projected, completion of the piloted test programme phases, selection of suppliers, certification and the commercialization
of both the VX4 and the hybrid-electric VX4 variant, and our ability to achieve regulatory certification of our aircraft products on any
particular timeline or at all, our ability to integrate hybrid technology into the VX4 on any particular timelines or at all, the ability
of the hybrid-electric VX4 variant VX4 to be applied in defense, cargo, logistics and emergency services sectors, our ability to scale
the hybrid-electric VX4 upon the VX4, trends in sovereign defense budgets, expectations surrounding pre-orders and commitments, the transition
towards a net-zero emissions economy, our future results of operations and financial position and expected financial performance and operational
performance, liquidity, growth and profitability strategies, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations,
our ability and plans to raise additional capital to fund our operations, our plans to mitigate the risk that we are unable to continue
as a going concern, our plans for capital expenditures, as well as statements that include the words &ldquo;expect,&rdquo; &ldquo;intend,&rdquo;
 &ldquo;plan,&rdquo; &ldquo;believe,&rdquo; &ldquo;project,&rdquo; &ldquo;forecast,&rdquo; &ldquo;estimate,&rdquo; &ldquo;may,&rdquo; &ldquo;should,&rdquo;
 &ldquo;anticipate,&rdquo; &ldquo;will,&rdquo; &ldquo;aim,&rdquo; &ldquo;potential,&rdquo; &ldquo;continue,&rdquo; &ldquo;is/are likely
to&rdquo; and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with
respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance. Actual outcomes may differ materially from the information contained
in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, without limitation, the important factors discussed under
the caption &ldquo;Risk Factors&rdquo; in the Company's Annual Report on Form&nbsp;20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(&ldquo;SEC&rdquo;) on March&nbsp;11, 2025, as such factors may be updated from time to time in the Company&rsquo;s other filings with
the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of the date hereof and accordingly undue reliance should
not be placed on such statements. the Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements
contained in this release whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than to the extent required by applicable
law.</P>

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