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Volocopter Conducts South Korea's First Crewed Public Air Taxi Test Flight

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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BRUCHSAL, Germany, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- German urban air mobility (UAM) pioneer, Volocopter , has completed the first test flight with its 2X aircraft in Seoul, South Korea.

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  • BRUCHSAL, Germany, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- German urban air mobility (UAM) pioneer, Volocopter , has completed the first test flight with its 2X aircraft in Seoul, South Korea.
  • It was the first ever crewed publictest flight of a fully electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi in South Korea.
  • We are extremely honored to conduct the nation's first crewed public eVTOL test flight today and prove yet again that the future of air taxis is here and now with Volocopter's aircraft.
  • Volocopter is building the world's first sustainable and scalable urban air mobility business to bring affordable air taxi services for goods and people to megacities worldwide.

Volocopter Conducts South Korea's First Crewed Public Air Taxi Test Flight

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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BRUCHSAL, Germany, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- German urban air mobility (UAM) pioneer, Volocopter , has completed the first test flight with its 2X aircraft in Seoul, South Korea.

Key Points: 
  • BRUCHSAL, Germany, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- German urban air mobility (UAM) pioneer, Volocopter , has completed the first test flight with its 2X aircraft in Seoul, South Korea.
  • It was the first ever crewed publictest flight of a fully electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi in South Korea.
  • We are extremely honored to conduct the nation's first crewed public eVTOL test flight today and prove yet again that the future of air taxis is here and now with Volocopter's aircraft.
  • Volocopter is building the world's first sustainable and scalable urban air mobility business to bring affordable air taxi services for goods and people to megacities worldwide.

Volocopter Joins Osaka Roundtable to Bring UAM to Japan

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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BRUCHSAL, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), has joined the Osaka roundtable, an institution eager to bring UAM to one of the busiest cities in Asia.

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  • BRUCHSAL, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), has joined the Osaka roundtable, an institution eager to bring UAM to one of the busiest cities in Asia.
  • Together with long-term partner and investor Japan Airlines (JAL), who recently reserved Volocopter aircraft, Volocopter accelerates its commitment in Japan and plans to conduct public test flights as early as 2023.
  • As host of the Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, Osaka has strong ambitions to kickstart UAM businesses from this event onward.
  • Florian Reuter CEO, Volocopter: "We are honored to be seated at the Osaka Roundtable and take flight at an important milestone of the Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai.

Volocopter Joins Osaka Roundtable to Bring UAM to Japan

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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BRUCHSAL, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), has joined the Osaka roundtable, an institution eager to bring UAM to one of the busiest cities in Asia.

Key Points: 
  • BRUCHSAL, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), has joined the Osaka roundtable, an institution eager to bring UAM to one of the busiest cities in Asia.
  • Together with long-term partner and investor Japan Airlines (JAL), who recently reserved Volocopter aircraft, Volocopter accelerates its commitment in Japan and plans to conduct public test flights as early as 2023.
  • As host of the Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, Osaka has strong ambitions to kickstart UAM businesses from this event onward.
  • Florian Reuter CEO, Volocopter: "We are honored to be seated at the Osaka Roundtable and take flight at an important milestone of the Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai.

Successful First Public Flight of Volocopter's VoloDrone

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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HAMBURG, Germany, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Volocopter's electric heavy-lift drone VoloDrone conducted its first public flight today at ITS World Congress 2021 .

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  • HAMBURG, Germany, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Volocopter's electric heavy-lift drone VoloDrone conducted its first public flight today at ITS World Congress 2021 .
  • The 3-minute test flight took off at 3:02 p.m at homePORT Hamburg and reached a maximum altitude of 22 meters.
  • First, the demonstration teams secured a Euro-pallet sized load to the box under the VoloDrone, followed by a smooth take-off.
  • "This first public VoloDrone flight is a strong sign for Volocopters leading position in the UAM industry.

Successful First Public Flight of Volocopter's VoloDrone

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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HAMBURG, Germany, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Volocopter's electric heavy-lift drone VoloDrone conducted its first public flight today at ITS World Congress 2021 .

Key Points: 
  • HAMBURG, Germany, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Volocopter's electric heavy-lift drone VoloDrone conducted its first public flight today at ITS World Congress 2021 .
  • The 3-minute test flight took off at 3:02 p.m at homePORT Hamburg and reached a maximum altitude of 22 meters.
  • First, the demonstration teams secured a Euro-pallet sized load to the box under the VoloDrone, followed by a smooth take-off.
  • "This first public VoloDrone flight is a strong sign for Volocopters leading position in the UAM industry.

Volocopter and Geely Joint Venture Orders 150 Volocopter Aircraft

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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Operating under Volocopter (Chengdu) Technology Co., LTD (Volocopter Chengdu), the JV has signed an agreement to purchase 150 Volocopter aircraft.

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  • Operating under Volocopter (Chengdu) Technology Co., LTD (Volocopter Chengdu), the JV has signed an agreement to purchase 150 Volocopter aircraft.
  • At the opening ceremony, Volocopter also signed a Contract Manufacturing Agreement with Volocopter Chengdu and General Aviation Manufactory Base of Geely Technology to produce Volocopter's aircraft and parts in China.
  • As an investor for both Aerofugia and Volocopter, Geely looks forward to Volocopter Chengdu realizing urban air mobility in the near future."
  • In April 2021, Geely and Volocopter confirmed that they would form a joint venture to introduce the new mode of transportation to China.

Volocopter Partners with Urban Movement Labs of Los Angeles

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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LOS ANGELES and BRUCHSAL, Germany, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced that it has partnered with Los Angeles-based Urban Movement Labs (UML) to explore the application of Volocopter's UAM solutions in the Los Angeles area.

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  • LOS ANGELES and BRUCHSAL, Germany, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), announced that it has partnered with Los Angeles-based Urban Movement Labs (UML) to explore the application of Volocopter's UAM solutions in the Los Angeles area.
  • "Our partnership with Urban Movement Labs is a great entryway into the US with our innovative UAM services," says Christian Bauer, Volocopter CCO.
  • "Volocopter is one of the promising urban air mobility options for adding new layers of connectivity and travel options for Angelenos," said Clint Harper, Urban Air Mobility Fellow with Urban Movement Labs.
  • With the support of Los Angeles' Mayor's Office, Urban Movement Labs aims to make Los Angeles the model city for safe, sustainable, equitable, and efficient movement of people and goods and replicate these learnings around the world.

Volocopter Takes to the Skies at EAA AirVenture

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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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.

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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
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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.