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- Vertical Aerospace's Final Full-Scale Prototype Completes First Piloted FlightFull-scale prototype to accelerate flight testing, support piloted demonstrations and advance Vertical's hybrid-electric aircraft programme Latest prototype will progress through all phases of piloted flight testing, including thrustborne, wingborne and transition flight Final prototype before Critical Design Review (CDR), which will establish the certifiable aircraft design and pave the way for assembly of Vertical's first pre-production aircraft Vertical Aerospace ("Vertical" or "Company") (NYSE:EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today announced that its latest full-scale prototype aircraft has completed its maiden piloted flig
- Vertical Aerospace Selects Evolito as Electric Propulsion Unit Partner for ValoEvolito to supply electric propulsion units for Valo, Vertical's commercial aircraft Companies to jointly certify the electric engines with UK CAA and EASA Evolito joins Honeywell, Syensqo and Aciturri as key suppliers, strengthening Valo's path to commercialization Vertical Aerospace ("Vertical" or "Company") (NYSE:EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today announced a new long-term partnership with Evolito, a leader in high-performance electric propulsion systems, to supply electric propulsion units ("EPUs") - electric engines - that will power Valo, Vertical's commercial eVTOL aircraft. This press release features multimedia. V
- SpinLaunch Appoints Aerospace Pioneer Dómhnal Slattery and Defense & Satcom Veteran Peter Hadinger to Advisory BoardAppointments strengthen SpinLaunch's leadership in defense and sovereign partnerships as the Meridian constellation transitions from development to operational deployment. SpinLaunch, a pioneer of disruptive space solutions, today announced the appointment of aerospace pioneer and investor Dómhnal Slattery and Peter Hadinger, who previously served as Chief Technology Officer and as President, US Government at Inmarsat, to the SpinLaunch Advisory Board. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251119694872/en/SpinLaunch announces the appointment of Dómhnal Slattery to its Advisory Board. The appointments mark an important
- Vertical Aerospace Provides Third Quarter Update, Demonstrating Momentum on Transition Flight Testing, Business Plan Updates and Best-in-Class AircraftVertical will imminently enter piloted transition flight test phase First look at new certification aircraft's leading cabin size and comfort Board strengthened with appointment of former EASA Director General, Patrick Ky to the Company's Board of Directors Q3 2025 Business & Strategy Update call today at 08:30 am ET (13:30 GMT) Vertical Aerospace (NYSE:EVTL) ("Vertical," "we," "our" or the "Company"), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, will today provide its Business & Strategy Update for the third quarter of 2025. The filing of our Q3 2025 financial results is accessible on the Company's investor relations website. Transition Flight:
- Vertical Aerospace Prepares for Final Transition Testing After Successful Wingborne FlightsPhase 3 wingborne testing completed with full-scale VX4 prototype, demonstrating stable and efficient flight on the wing Aircraft exceeded expectations across piloted flight tests covering 250 miles / 400 km, collecting over 22 billion data points Final flight test stage - transition - now underway, targeted for completion by year-end Progress reflects continued regulator confidence as Vertical advances toward type certification in 2028 More detail to be shared at Vertical's Capital Markets Day, 17 September, New York Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) (NYSE:EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, today announced the successful completion of
- Patrick Ky, Former EASA Executive Director, Joins Vertical Aerospace's BoardFormer Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) brings unrivalled global regulatory experience Appointment reinforces Vertical's pathway to certify its VX4 aircraft in 2028 with the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and EASA European certification of eVTOLs will be to the highest aviation safety standard globally, supporting global portability of this certification to other regulators thereafter Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) (NYSE:EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today announced the appointment of Patrick Ky to its Board of Directors, strengthening the company's regulatory expertise and leadership
- Vertical Aerospace Appoints Former MI5 Director General Lord Andrew Parker to BoardFormer MI5 Director General and Lord Chamberlain brings extensive experience of working at the highest levels of public service Appointment follows Vertical's announcement of its hybrid-electric programme and comes as the Government sets out its Strategic Defence Review 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's leadership in defence, national security, and government affairs. The appointment is effective as of 2 June 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https
- Vertical Aerospace Provides First Quarter 2025 Operating Update, Demonstrating Momentum Towards Certification and CommercialisationOn pace to achieve full-scale, piloted wingborne flight with all-electric prototype in Q2 Announces 1,000-mile hybrid-electric VTOL programme to serve defence, logistics and wider commercial applications Signs new long-term partnership with Honeywell to certify and produce critical elements of the VX4's flight control and aircraft management systems Board strengthened with three new directors with deep capital markets expertise Maintains industry-leading capital efficiency1 Q1 2025 results call today at 08:30 am ET (13:30 BST) Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) (NYSE:EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today provided an operating u
- Vertical Aerospace Strengthens Its Board With Appointment of Three New Directors With Deep Capital Markets ExpertiseJames Keith Brown, Kris Haber, and Carsten Stendevad join Vertical's Board of Directors New directors bring business development expertise, a deep understanding of capital markets, and experience scaling growth-stage companies Appointments build on recent steps to strengthen Vertical's Board as the company seeks to capitalise on its recent progress and accelerates towards certification and commercialisation Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) (NYSE:EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today announce the appointment of three highly-accomplished executives to its Board. The new Board members will support driving Vertical's financial and comme
- Vertical Aerospace Strengthens Test Pilot Team With Appointment of Paul StoneFormer Volocopter Chief Test Pilot, with over 28 years flight test experience, joins Vertical Vertical now among the few eVTOL companies in the world with multiple test pilots to have flown full-scale eVTOLs His appointment comes at a pivotal moment as Vertical advances its piloted flight test programme and begins assembly of a third full-scale prototype to increase flight test capabilities Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) (NYSE:EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, is today announcing the appointment of Paul Stone as a Test Pilot. His arrival makes Vertical one of the very few eVTOL companies in the world to have two test pilots with exp
- Vertical Aerospace Appoints Aviation Industry Veteran, Dómhnal Slattery, as ChairmanMr. Slattery brings over three decades of aviation expertise including founding and scaling two of the leading global aviation finance firms: Avolon and SMBC Aviation Dómhnal rejoins Vertical's Board having previously led the business in building its industry leading order book and listing on the New York Stock Exchange Vertical announces Chair appointment as it continues to deliver against its Flightpath 2030 strategy to lead the eVTOL sector by the end of the decade Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) (NYSE:EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, announces the appointment of Dómhnal Slattery as Chairman of its Board of Directors with imme
- Vertical Aerospace Announces First Half-Year 2024 Financial ResultsVertical Issues Shareholder Letter Vertical Aerospace Ltd. ("Vertical" or the "Company") (NYSE:EVTL, EVTLW))), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emission aviation, announces its financial results for the first half of the year ended June 30, 2024. Vertical has also issued a shareholder letter in conjunction with the filing of its first half-year results, which is posted to its investor relations website at investor.vertical-aerospace.com. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240917135638/en/The new VX4 prototype, which has completed Phase 1 of piloted flight tests. (Photo: Business Wire)
- Vertical Aerospace makes leadership appointmentsStuart Simpson, Vertical Aerospace's CFO and seasoned FTSE100 executive, appointed to CEO as company moves to pivotal phase of certifying its VX4 aircraft and commercialisation. Founder and current CEO, Stephen Fitzpatrick, continues his role as Board member, focused on business strategy and delivering on the company's vision. Ben Story, who brings 30 years of fundraising, business strategy and leadership experience from roles at Rolls-Royce, Citi and Transport for London, appointed to Vertical's Board. Vertical Aerospace Ltd. ("Vertical" or the "Company") (NYSE:EVTL, EVTLW))), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emission aviation, has made several l
- Vertical Aerospace Announces First Half-Year 2023 Financial ResultsCompany Issues Shareholder Letter Vertical Aerospace Ltd. ("Vertical" or the "Company") (NYSE:EVTL, EVTLW))), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emission aviation, announces its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Company has also issued a shareholder letter in conjunction with the filing of its first half-year results, which is posted to its investor relations website at investor.vertical-aerospace.com. Stephen Fitzpatrick, Vertical Founder and CEO, said: "We have seen fantastic momentum at Vertical in the first half of 2023 across our testing, certification, and commercial efforts. We have conducted our first untethered flight
- Vertical Aerospace Strengthens Leadership Team With Appointment of Senior Executive John Martin as Chief Financial OfficerJohn brings thirty years' experience of senior executive roles in large, international companies, most recently as CEO of Ferguson plc (formerly Wolseley plc), the FTSE 100 distribution business John has served as CFO of Wolseley plc, Hays plc and Travelex Group, and is currently non-executive director of Ocado Group plc Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) (NYSE:EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, today announces it has strengthened its executive leadership team with the appointment of John Martin as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). John joins Vertical after a successful thirty year career in senior operational and financial management r
- Vertical Aerospace Further Bolsters World-class Leadership Team With Appointment of David King as Chief EngineerDavid brings over thirty years' unparalleled experience in the aerospace engineering sector, having previously held senior roles at Leonardo and Bell At Vertical, David will be responsible for the technical development and overall performance of Vertical's electric aircraft, the VX4 Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) (NYSE:EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, today announces it has further strengthened its executive leadership team with the appointment of David King as Chief Engineer. David joins in February 2023 and will be responsible for the technical development and overall performance of the Vertical's VX4 electric aircraft, super
- Vertical Announces Further Certification ProgressFormer EASA Certification Director joins Vertical to help lead regulatory engagement Concurrent EASA and CAA certification agreed CAA approves Vertical's Form 4 holders as part of DOA approval On track to receive DOA later this year Vertical believes this DOA will be of the widest scope an eVTOL manufacturer will have received to date Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) (NYSE:EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emissions aviation, today announces further progress on its path to certification, including the appointment of the former European Union Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) Certification Director, Trevor Woods, as Director – Regulatory Affairs.
- Dómhnal Slattery Appointed Vertical ChairmanSlattery brings deep aviation and capital markets expertise to Vertical Aerospace Board Vertical Aerospace ("Vertical") (NYSE:EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emissions aviation, announces the appointment of aviation industry veteran Dómhnal Slattery, as Non-Executive Chairman of Vertical's board of directors ("Vertical Board"). Dómhnal succeeds Stephen Fitzpatrick as Chairman, who has held the combined role of Chairman & CEO since Vertical listed on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") in December 2021. Dómhnal Slattery Dómhnal has over 30 years' experience in the global aviation finance industry. He is currently the founding CEO of Avolon, the wor