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Volocopter Flies at Paris Air Forum

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Monday, June 21, 2021

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 .

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  • 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'.

EHang Files Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year 2020

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

GUANGZHOU, China, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (EHang or the Company), the worlds leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 15, 2021.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (EHang or the Company), the worlds leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 15, 2021.
  • The annual report can be accessed on the Companys investor relations website at http://ir.ehang.com/ and on the SECs website at https://www.sec.gov/ .
  • The Company will provide a hard copy of its annual report containing the audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request.
  • EHang provides customers in various industries with AAV products and commercial solutions: air mobility (including passenger transportation and logistics), smart city management, and aerial media solutions.

EHang Sets Up Aerial Emergency Channels to Help Fight Coronavirus in Guangdong, China

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Monday, June 14, 2021

Starting from June 4, EHang has successively deployed the passenger-grade AAV EHang 216, EHang 216L (logistics model), EHang Falcon B series and Falcon B (logistics) for epidemic prevention and control efforts.

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  • Starting from June 4, EHang has successively deployed the passenger-grade AAV EHang 216, EHang 216L (logistics model), EHang Falcon B series and Falcon B (logistics) for epidemic prevention and control efforts.
  • Tasks covered aerial logistics, emergency transportation, aerial inspections and broadcasting, transporting necessary daily household supplies to residents in the quarantine zones, and implementing urban air mobility (UAM) systems in emergency transportation scenarios.
  • As of today, EHang has been actively involved with epidemic relief and support for 11 days.
  • Watch the video of EHang supporting the coronavirus control and prevention mission: https://www.ehang.com/video/show/392.html
    EHang (Nasdaq: EH) is the world's leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company.

Archer Unveils eVTOL Aircraft

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Friday, June 11, 2021

On June 10, Archer debuted its first demonstrator aircraft, capable of a 60 mile range at 150mph, in a COVID-safe event and via global livestream

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  • On June 10, Archer debuted its first demonstrator aircraft, capable of a 60 mile range at 150mph, in a COVID-safe event and via global livestream
    The milestone event tapped leading XR and gaming technologies to bring Maker's unveil to life, a first for the eVTOL industry
    Award-winning director and strategist Kenny Taht has joined the company as Chief Creative Officer, bringing over three decades of production experience to the Archer team
    PALO ALTO, Calif., June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California-based Archer , a company designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), debuted its Maker aircraft both live in Los Angeles and streamed to a global audience on the evening of June 10.
  • In order to create a unique and completely immersive experience, Archer utilized movie production technology to bring its aircraft to life, an eVTOL industry first.
  • Archer has a big, bold company vision and our approach to this milestone moment had to match that, said Louise Bristow, who leads Marketing and Communications for Archer and assembled the creative team.
  • Makers unveil has been years in the making and marks a pivotal juncture for the eVTOL industry and future of transportation, said Brett Adcock, co-founder and co-CEO of Archer.

Avolon and Vertical Aerospace Announce World’s Largest eVTOL Aircraft Order

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, and Vertical Aerospace (Vertical), the most advanced electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) company in the world, announce a ground-breaking US$2 billion order for up to 500 electric eVTOL aircraft.

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  • Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, and Vertical Aerospace (Vertical), the most advanced electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) company in the world, announce a ground-breaking US$2 billion order for up to 500 electric eVTOL aircraft.
  • Our order with Vertical will also accelerate the inevitable commercial roll-out of zero emissions aircraft.
  • Stephen Fitzpatrick, CEO of Vertical Aerospace, commented: We are delighted to announce this aircraft order with Avolon, one of the leading aircraft lessors in the world.
  • Avolon is the worlds third largest aircraft leasing business with an owned, managed and committed fleet, as of 31 March 2021 of 840 aircraft.

Vertical Aerospace Announces Intention to become Publicly Traded Company via Merger with Broadstone Acquisition Corp.

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Vertical Aerospace Group Ltd. ("Vertical"), a leading UK-headquartered engineering and aeronautical business developing electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination with Broadstone Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: BSN) ("Broadstone"), a special purpose acquisition company.

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  • Vertical Aerospace Group Ltd. ("Vertical"), a leading UK-headquartered engineering and aeronautical business developing electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination with Broadstone Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: BSN) ("Broadstone"), a special purpose acquisition company.
  • The transaction will result in Vertical becoming a publicly-traded company, with a pro forma equity value of approximately $2.2 billion.
  • The company has an unrivalled top-tier partner ecosystem and is backed by American Airlines, Avolon, Rolls-Royce and Honeywell among others.
  • Broadstone Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: BSN) was set up by serial entrepreneurs, operators and investors, Hugh Osmond, Edward Hawkes and Marc Jonas.

Vertical Aerospace Announces Intention to become Publicly Traded Company via Merger with Broadstone Acquisition Corp.

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Vertical Aerospace is a leading UK-headquartered engineering and aeronautical business founded in 2016 by energy tech entrepreneur Stephen Fitzpatrick to develop electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

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  • Vertical Aerospace is a leading UK-headquartered engineering and aeronautical business founded in 2016 by energy tech entrepreneur Stephen Fitzpatrick to develop electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
  • Vertical Aerospace Group Ltd. ("Vertical"), a leading UK-headquartered engineering and aeronautical business developing electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination with Broadstone Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: BSN) ("Broadstone"), a special purpose acquisition company.
  • The transaction will result in Vertical becoming a publicly-traded company, with a pro forma equity value of approximately $2.2 billion.
  • Broadstone Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: BSN) was set up by serial entrepreneurs, operators and investors, Hugh Osmond, Edward Hawkes and Marc Jonas.

Astro Aerospace to Complete eVTOL 1:2 Scale Prototype by Q1 2022 - Full-Sized eVTOL Vehicle Expected Q1 2024

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

The Company is now shifting focus to production of their 1:2 scale prototype that is already under development and are targeting Q1 2022 to begin test flying.

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  • The Company is now shifting focus to production of their 1:2 scale prototype that is already under development and are targeting Q1 2022 to begin test flying.
  • This milestone positions the Company to launch its next phase of scale prototype production, with Astro on schedule to complete its first full-sized aircraft by Q1 2024.
  • The primary objective for the 1:2 scale eVTOL prototypes test flights will be to verify aerodynamics, control systems and transitional flight.
  • Astro Aerospace is the developer of an advanced, autonomous, short haul, eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) aerial vehicles.

Astro Aerospace to Present at the 2021 LD Micro Invitational

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Presentation on Thursday, June 10th at 2:00 pm EDT

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  • Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - June 8, 2021) - Astro Aerospace (OTCQB: ASDN) ("Astro" or the "Company"), a developer of eVTOL aerial vehicles and drones, and Horizon Aircraft ("Horizon"), a developer of advanced eVTOLs, will be presenting virtually at the 2021 LD Micro Invitational XI investor conference on Thursday, June 10th at 2:00 pm EDT.
  • On April 29th, Astro announced it had entered into an agreement under which Astro will acquire privately held Horizon.
  • The LD Micro Invitational will take place on Tuesday, June 8th- Thursday, June 10th, 2021 exclusively on the Sequire Virtual Events platform.
  • Astro Aerospace is the developer of an advanced, autonomous, short haul, eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) aerial vehicles.

EHang 216 AAV Conducted Trial Flights in Japan

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Friday, June 4, 2021

GUANGZHOU, China, June 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (EHang or the Company), the world's leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company, announced today its flagship passenger-grade AAV EHang 216 successfully performed its maiden Japan unmanned and autonomous trial flight to showcase safe, autonomous, eco-friendly urban air mobility (UAM) solutions.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, June 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (EHang or the Company), the world's leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company, announced today its flagship passenger-grade AAV EHang 216 successfully performed its maiden Japan unmanned and autonomous trial flight to showcase safe, autonomous, eco-friendly urban air mobility (UAM) solutions.
  • Ahead of the trial flight, the EHang 216 obtained a trial flight permit from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) with a local partner.
  • EHang 216 was the first passenger-grade AAV granted permission for outdoor open airspace trial flights in Japan.
  • Watch the video of the EHang 216 trial flights in Japan: https://youtu.be/2WaYLNG5zX0
    EHang (Nasdaq: EH) is the world's leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company.