Ultralight aircraft

Volocopter Takes to the Skies at EAA AirVenture

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Aviation, Aircraft, VTOL aircraft, Human activities, Experimental Aircraft Association, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Ultralight aircraft, Volocopter, EVTOL, Urban air mobility, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

OSHKOSH, Wis. and BRUCHSAL, Germany, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility(UAM), flew at the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) AirVenture 2021 in Wisconsin.

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  • OSHKOSH, Wis. and BRUCHSAL, Germany, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility(UAM), flew at the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) AirVenture 2021 in Wisconsin.
  • The Volocopter 2X flight was the first ever public crewed test flight of a fully electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi in the US.
  • The crewed Volocopter 2X took off at 2:45 PM CST for a 4-minute flight at ~160 ft and a top speed of 18 mph over Wittman Regional Airport as part of EAA's AirVenture aviation celebration.
  • Event attendees were able to watch the Volocopter 2X fly and take a seat in the VoloCity model at Volocopter's booth to experience these aircraft.

CAE and Volocopter to partner and create the global air taxi pilot workforce of tomorrow

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Aviation, Articles, Human activities, VTOL aircraft, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Ultralight aircraft, Volocopter, Urban air mobility, Air taxi, CAE Inc., Aircraft pilot

Volocopter is committed to seeking certification with the highest global safety standards for aircraft and operations.

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  • Volocopter is committed to seeking certification with the highest global safety standards for aircraft and operations.
  • As part of the agreement, Volocopter will purchase a simulator from CAE to be used in its pilot training program certification.
  • Volocopter and CAE will work closely together to obtain regulatory approval for their pilot training program of the future.
  • Volocopter is building the world's first sustainable and scalable urban air mobility business to bring affordable air taxi services to megacities worldwide.

CAE and Volocopter Partner to Create the Global Air Taxi Pilot Workforce of Tomorrow

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Aviation, Articles, Human activities, VTOL aircraft, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Ultralight aircraft, Volocopter, Urban air mobility, Air taxi, CAE Inc., Aircraft pilot

Volocopter is committed to seeking certification with the highest global safety standards for aircraft and operations.

Key Points: 
  • Volocopter is committed to seeking certification with the highest global safety standards for aircraft and operations.
  • As part of the agreement, Volocopter will purchase a simulator from CAE to be used in its pilot training program certification.
  • Volocopter and CAE will work closely together to obtain regulatory approval for their pilot training program of the future.
  • Volocopter is building the world's first sustainable and scalable urban air mobility business to bring affordable air taxi services to megacities worldwide.

Volocopter Secures Production Organisation Approval

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Aircraft, Aviation, Articles, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Ultralight aircraft, VTOL aircraft, Volocopter, Urban air mobility, DG Flugzeugbau, BRUCHSAL, Volocopter 2X

BRUCHSAL, Germany, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced today that it has secured Production Organisation Approval (POA) in compliance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA Part 21G).

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  • BRUCHSAL, Germany, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced today that it has secured Production Organisation Approval (POA) in compliance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA Part 21G).
  • The company is acquiring its long-standing, trusted partner in innovation and production, DG Flugzeugbau , a global leader in composite aircraft production.
  • As part of this acquisition agreement, Volocopter will integrate DG Flugzeugbau's aircraft production segment and EASA Part 21G POA.
  • The production facilities are located in Bruchsal near Volocopter's headquarters and support serial production.

Volocopter Secures Production Organisation Approval

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Aircraft, Aviation, Articles, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Ultralight aircraft, VTOL aircraft, Volocopter, Urban air mobility, DG Flugzeugbau, BRUCHSAL, Volocopter 2X

BRUCHSAL, Germany, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced today that it has secured Production Organisation Approval (POA) in compliance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA Part 21G).

Key Points: 
  • BRUCHSAL, Germany, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced today that it has secured Production Organisation Approval (POA) in compliance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA Part 21G).
  • The company is acquiring its long-standing, trusted partner in innovation and production, DG Flugzeugbau , a global leader in composite aircraft production.
  • As part of this acquisition agreement, Volocopter will integrate DG Flugzeugbau's aircraft production segment and EASA Part 21G POA.
  • The production facilities are located in Bruchsal near Volocopter's headquarters and support serial production.

Volocopter Flies at Paris Air Forum

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Aviation, Aircraft, VTOL aircraft, Human activities, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Ultralight aircraft, Volocopter, EVTOL, Urban air mobility, Air taxi, BRUCHSAL

PARIS and BRUCHSAL, Germany, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), Volocopter, flew their Volocopter 2X electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Le Bourget Airfield during the Paris Air Forum .

Key Points: 
  • PARIS and BRUCHSAL, Germany, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), Volocopter, flew their Volocopter 2X electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Le Bourget Airfield during the Paris Air Forum .
  • "The first flight today in Paris highlights Volocopter's commitment to bring air taxi services to this region in time for the 2024 Olympic Games," says Florian Reuter, Volocopter CEO.
  • Volocopter was the first vehicle and operations partner for the launch of the urban air mobility industrial branch in Paris.
  • Volocopter cooperates with partners in infrastructure, operations, and air traffic management to build the ecosystem necessary to 'Bring Urban Air Mobility to Life'.

Volocopter Flies at Paris Air Forum

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Aviation, Aircraft, VTOL aircraft, Human activities, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Ultralight aircraft, Volocopter, EVTOL, Urban air mobility, Air taxi, BRUCHSAL

PARIS and BRUCHSAL, Germany, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), Volocopter, flew their Volocopter 2X electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Le Bourget Airfield during the Paris Air Forum .

Key Points: 
  • PARIS and BRUCHSAL, Germany, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), Volocopter, flew their Volocopter 2X electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Le Bourget Airfield during the Paris Air Forum .
  • "The first flight today in Paris highlights Volocopter's commitment to bring air taxi services to this region in time for the 2024 Olympic Games," says Florian Reuter, Volocopter CEO.
  • Volocopter was the first vehicle and operations partner for the launch of the urban air mobility industrial branch in Paris.
  • Volocopter cooperates with partners in infrastructure, operations, and air traffic management to build the ecosystem necessary to 'Bring Urban Air Mobility to Life'.

DigniFi Names Rob Mirra Chief Revenue Officer

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Aviation, Apco Aviation, Paragliders, Paramotors, Ultralight aircraft, Mirra

SEATTLE, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --DigniFi, an automotive financing platform, has named Rob Mirra its Chief Revenue Officer.

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  • SEATTLE, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --DigniFi, an automotive financing platform, has named Rob Mirra its Chief Revenue Officer.
  • Mirra joins DigniFi with extensive experience in auto financing and insurance (F&I), vehicle service contracts, and dealership management.
  • "We brought in Rob to be an advocate for dealers," said DigniFi CEO Richard Counihan.
  • Mirra joins DigniFi from EasyCare, an APCO Holdings Company focusing on vehicle service contracts (VSCs), where he served as National Vice President of Acquisition.

Associated Banc-Corp appoints Andrew J. Harmening President and Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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GREEN BAY, Wis., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Andrew J. Harmening as the Company's president and chief executive officer and a member of its Board of Directors, effective April 28, 2021.

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  • GREEN BAY, Wis., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Andrew J. Harmening as the Company's president and chief executive officer and a member of its Board of Directors, effective April 28, 2021.
  • Mr. Harmening will also serve as president and chief executive officer of Associated Bank, N.A.
  • Mr. Harmening was most recently senior executive vice president, consumer and business banking of Huntington Bank.
  • Jay Williams, chairman of Associated's Board of Directors, said, "We are delighted to welcome Andy Harmening to Associated as our new president and CEO, and to our Board as a director.

Volocopter Raises €200 Million in Series D Funding Round

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Aviation, Aircraft, Articles, VTOL aircraft, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Ultralight aircraft, Volocopter, Urban air mobility, Uam, BRUCHSAL, Atlantia

- New investors include funds managed by BlackRock, Avala Capital, Atlantia S.p.A., Continental AG, NTT, and Tokyo Century amongst others, with all existing investors also joining the round

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  • - New investors include funds managed by BlackRock, Avala Capital, Atlantia S.p.A., Continental AG, NTT, and Tokyo Century amongst others, with all existing investors also joining the round
    BRUCHSAL, Germany, March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced the signing of their Series D funding round today, raising 200 million in additional capital.
  • Volocopter is in the final stages of providing new, sustainable mobility options for cities around the world.
  • Having ten years of development experience, Volocopter is a leader in the urban air mobility space.
  • "Volocopter is ahead of the curve in the UAM industry, and we have the achievements to prove it," says Florian Reuter, CEO of Volocopter.