Thomas Casson

🇬🇧🇪🇸 Oxford University Lancers Defensive Coordinator & Analyst #shoethetabs
Bristol Aztecs Linebackers Coach - BRITBOWL XXXVII Champion

[Vertical Aerospace @VerticalAero]

Starting the week off with another transition flight 🤝

[Vertical Aerospace @VerticalAero]

Prototype Three: First Wingborne Flight Complete ✅

#verticalaerospace #evtol #flight

[Vertical Aerospace @VerticalAero]

Seeing Valo in person is a powerful reminder of how far we've come.

It was fantastic to spend time with the team and experience firsthand the passion, dedication, and excitement driving their work and shaping the future of flight.

To the skies.

#verticalaerospace #valo #evtol #aviation

[Vertical Aerospace @VerticalAero]

Today we announced two major milestones:

1. Integration testing has begun for our next-generation hybrid-electric propulsion system
2. The first all-electric Valo battery has been produced from our upgraded assembly line

Two important steps forward as we continue advancing the propulsion and energy systems powering the future of electric flight.

[Vertical Aerospace @VerticalAero]

Piloted transition testing continues.

To the skies.

[Vertical Aerospace @VerticalAero]

The start of a new flight test campaign.

On Friday, our final full-scale prototype completed it's first piloted flight by Vertical Test Pilot, Paul Stone, marking a significant milestone as we continue to expand our flight test programme and advance toward certification.

#verticalaerospace #evtol

[Vertical Aerospace @VerticalAero]

Last week, we welcomed the Civil Aviation Authority (@UK_CAA) to our Vertical Energy Centre, where we held a kick off meeting to discuss our Part 21 G application to establish a Battery Production Organsiation Approval.

We demonstrated to the CAA our growing battery capabilities, met with the team and aligned on our milestones. We also held discussions to agree on our Aircraft POA which we are set to kick off in September 2026.

#verticalaerospace #aerospace

[Vertical Aerospace @VerticalAero]

Last week, Vertical Aerospace CEO Stuart Simpson had the privilege of meeting His Majesty King Charles III during the State Visit to the US, at an event in New York bringing together leading UK and US business figures.

Given His Majesty’s long-standing passion for sustainability, Stuart jumped at the opportunity to introduce him to Valo and share Vertical’s mission to make air travel cleaner, quieter and more sustainable.

A special thank you to Kyle Clark, CEO of BETA Technologies (@BETA_aircraft) , for capturing the moment. A little friendly competition in advanced air mobility - but plenty of shared belief in the future of sustainable aviation.

[Thomas Casson @tocasson]

@VerticalAero

[Vertical Aerospace @VerticalAero]

Another day, another successful transition flight.
To the skies.
#verticalaerospace #aviation

[Thomas Casson @tocasson]

No smoke and mirrors, just our two way transition flight in all its glory

[Vertical Aerospace @VerticalAero]

Piloted Transition - Watch the full flight.

https://t.co/Rd2qjZYHs7

[Thomas Casson @tocasson]

Another massive step #ToTheSkies

It’s been a long time coming but I’m so excited to be part of this journey

[Vertical Aerospace @VerticalAero]

Mission Accomplished: Full Transition Complete.

#verticalaerospace #totheskies

[Thomas Casson @tocasson]

👀

[Vertical Aerospace @VerticalAero]

Cleared for take off.

[Vertical Aerospace @VerticalAero]

Vertical Aerospace has achieved a historic milestone: piloted thrustborne transition.

An industry first under the oversight of the UK @UK_CAA working closely with @EASA toward certification.

This means our aircraft can now take off vertically and transition seamlessly into efficient wingborne flight - a critical step toward two-way transition.

https://t.co/hHaljfsieP

#ElectricAviation #eVTOL #Aerospace #Innovation

[Vertical Aerospace @VerticalAero]

Piloted Thrustborne Transition.
Watch it in its full glory.
To the skies.

[Thomas Casson @tocasson]

@stevieslick14 @BAFCAOfficial Definitely, I’ll message you

[Thomas Casson @tocasson]

Was a great time at the 2023 @BAFCAOfficial Convention catching up with coaches and colleagues

[Coach Ian @Coach_IanH]

Watching @tocasson deliver his first BAFCA convention talk.

[Thomas Casson @tocasson]

Looking forward to delivering my first talk at a @BAFCAOfficial Convention this weekend

[BAFCA Official @BAFCAOfficial]

Great to see our young coaches stepping up and speaking at the BAFCA Convention. Coach Tom Casson will be sharing his expertise on Zone and Zero Blitzes.

[Thomas Casson @tocasson]

Thank you @CheersMatePro for the livestream yesterday of #VarsityBowlXVI , was really high quality.

https://t.co/rXmeaQnIZ5

#LeadTheCharge #ShoeTheTabs #DarkBlue #THEUniversityOfOxford