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Joby, ANA Holdings Partner with Nomura Real Estate Development for Vertiports in Japan

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has partnered with ANA Holdings Inc. (“ANA HD”) and Nomura Real Estate Development Co. Ltd. (“NRE”), one of Japan’s largest real estate developers, on the development of take-off and landing infrastructure, known as vertiports, to support the commercialization of its electric air taxi service across Japan.

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  • Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has partnered with ANA Holdings Inc. (“ANA HD”) and Nomura Real Estate Development Co. Ltd. (“NRE”), one of Japan’s largest real estate developers, on the development of take-off and landing infrastructure, known as vertiports, to support the commercialization of its electric air taxi service across Japan.
  • The partners will primarily focus on locations in the metropolitan areas such as Tokyo, expanding over time to include numerous urban areas across greater Japan.
  • Joby and ANA HD, Japan’s largest airline group holding company, first partnered in 2022 to bring electric air taxi services to Japan.
  • NRE, one of the largest real estate developers in Japan, joins Joby and ANA HD as they seek to develop air taxi services in Japan.

Volocopter Wins Over Young Hearts with First Osaka & Hyogo Flight

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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This week-long testing campaign signifies the completion of the first steps of local flight testing to acclimate the crew, communications tools, and flight test procedures in preparation for the 2025 World Exposition, Osaka Kansai EXPO.

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  • This week-long testing campaign signifies the completion of the first steps of local flight testing to acclimate the crew, communications tools, and flight test procedures in preparation for the 2025 World Exposition, Osaka Kansai EXPO.
  • The 500-day countdown to the 2025 EXPO has begun, and Volocopter remains committed to flying at this international exhibition with its commercial air taxi, the VoloCity.
  • Local guests, including the Osaka governor, Osaka City mayor, prefectorial representatives, city officials, partners, and media, witnessed today's final flight test day event, co-hosted by Sumitomo Corporation, Volocopter's strategic partner and investor in Japan.
  • These flight tests were conducted at the Osaka Heliport in proximity to the planned 2025 EXPO pavilion location in Osaka Bay.

Volocopter Wins Over Young Hearts with First Osaka & Hyogo Flight

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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This week-long testing campaign signifies the completion of the first steps of local flight testing to acclimate the crew, communications tools, and flight test procedures in preparation for the 2025 World Exposition, Osaka Kansai EXPO.

Key Points: 
  • This week-long testing campaign signifies the completion of the first steps of local flight testing to acclimate the crew, communications tools, and flight test procedures in preparation for the 2025 World Exposition, Osaka Kansai EXPO.
  • The 500-day countdown to the 2025 EXPO has begun, and Volocopter remains committed to flying at this international exhibition with its commercial air taxi, the VoloCity.
  • Local guests, including the Osaka governor, Osaka City mayor, prefectorial representatives, city officials, partners, and media, witnessed today's final flight test day event, co-hosted by Sumitomo Corporation, Volocopter's strategic partner and investor in Japan.
  • These flight tests were conducted at the Osaka Heliport in proximity to the planned 2025 EXPO pavilion location in Osaka Bay.

Vertical Aerospace Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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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 third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • 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 third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • Stephen Fitzpatrick, Vertical Founder and CEO, said: “This has been an excellent quarter for Vertical as we continue to progress against our certification, commercial, and testing programme.
  • This second, more sophisticated prototype includes more of Vertical’s certification aerospace partners’ technology, as well as its own in-house technology.
  • Vertical has entered “Delta Build”, the final build cycle of its proprietary battery packs for its next prototype VX4.

Vertical Aerospace Announces First Half-Year 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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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.

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  • 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.
  • “We have seen fantastic momentum at Vertical in the first half of 2023 across our testing, certification, and commercial efforts.
  • We are maintaining our disciplined spend with a £36m net operating loss for the first half of 2023.
  • In July 2023, Vertical announced the appointment of Stuart Simpson as Chief Financial Officer, joining in September 2023.

Aerwins Patented Air Mobility Platform to Revolutionize Low Altitude Flights for Vehicles Opening Flight Possibilities for Electric Vehicles

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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The Company's one-of-a-kind patent-protected design blends the practicality of electric cars with the thrill of airborne travel, providing a clear, integrated solution for current electric vehicles (EV).

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  • The Company's one-of-a-kind patent-protected design blends the practicality of electric cars with the thrill of airborne travel, providing a clear, integrated solution for current electric vehicles (EV).
  • AERWINS' advanced technology revolutionizes low-altitude air mobility for vehicles.
  • Its superior design allows it to integrate with many EVs and transform a typical electric car into a flying vehicle.
  • AERWINS aims to be a high-performance company in the Low Altitude and Ultra Low Altitude categories."

Skydio Secures Nationwide BVLOS Approval for Remote Drone Operations In Japan

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Skydio , the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, today announced the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has granted Skydio an unprecedented, nationwide approval to remotely fly drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).

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  • Skydio , the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, today announced the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has granted Skydio an unprecedented, nationwide approval to remotely fly drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).
  • Representing one of the most advanced regulatory approvals in the world, the approval enables streamlined BVLOS operations using Skydio Dock and Remote Ops .
  • The approval is not location or time specific; it applies across Japan, with limited exceptions.
  • “With Skydio Dock and Remote Ops, organizations gain access to real-time data to make decisions that keep their workers safe, make their operations more efficient, and help their communities thrive.

Joby and Toyota Expand Partnership with Long-Term Supply Agreement for Key Powertrain and Actuation Components

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has signed a long-term agreement with Toyota Motor Corporation Inc. (NYSE:TM) to supply key powertrain and actuation components for the production of the Company’s aircraft.

Key Points: 
  • Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has signed a long-term agreement with Toyota Motor Corporation Inc. (NYSE:TM) to supply key powertrain and actuation components for the production of the Company’s aircraft.
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    Kazuhiro Sato (left) and Jordi Gischler (right) present a completed tilt actuator, manufactured at Joby’s San Carlos production facility with key parts supplied by Toyota.
  • Toyota Motor Corporation Connected Company President Keiji Yamamoto added: “We are very pleased to have reached this milestone with our key partner.
  • Joby is working with Toyota subsidiary Aero Asahi on an air taxi shuttle service for Toyota related passengers in Japan.

L3Harris Selected to Train All Pilots for Japan’s Leading Airline

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) announced today its selection by Japan’s largest airline, All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd., to train its next generation of pilots.

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  • L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) announced today its selection by Japan’s largest airline, All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd., to train its next generation of pilots.
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    All Nippon Airlines students will train on aircraft like the Diamond DA42 at Cranfield Training Center in England.
  • “This agreement shows the confidence ANA has in the quality of L3Harris’ training capabilities,” said David Coward, Vice President and General Manager, Airline Academy, L3Harris.
  • “L3Harris has a history for producing highly skilled future pilots,” said Takeshi Yamagishi, Vice President, ANA Flight Operations Center Quality Planning.

Joby Applies for Japan Aircraft Certification

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a California-based company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today confirmed it has formally applied for its revolutionary aircraft design to be certified for use in Japan.

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  • Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a California-based company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today confirmed it has formally applied for its revolutionary aircraft design to be certified for use in Japan.
  • Joby plans to use its five-seat, piloted eVTOL aircraft to connect people and cities through fast, quiet, and emissions-free flight.
  • Joby has long-standing ties with Japan, having welcomed Toyota as a strategic partner in 2018.
  • Type certification is a multi-year process which sees a company undertake rigorous testing and documentation across each aircraft system to prove the aircraft meets safety standards and is ready for commercial operations.