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Vertical Aerospace Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

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.

EHang Opens its European Urban Air Mobility Center for eVTOL Aircraft, in Spain

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Friday, November 3, 2023

ALGUAIRE, Spain, Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chinese company EHang, a global leader in the field of Urban Air Mobility (UAM), has inaugurated an avant-garde center in Spain for the so-called air taxis.

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  • ALGUAIRE, Spain, Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chinese company EHang, a global leader in the field of Urban Air Mobility (UAM), has inaugurated an avant-garde center in Spain for the so-called air taxis.
  • EHang´s EH216-S eVTOL, the first in the world certified for passenger transportation, deployed at the UAM Center, will allow the generation of valuable operational experience, for their safe integration in European airspace.
  • The Center includes a vertiport, an area for the takeoff and landing of air taxis, which complies with the design criteria of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
  • "The creation of EHang's European urban air mobility center marks an important step forward in the company's international development," explained Huazhi Hu, founder, chairman, and CEO of the company based in Guangzhou, during the inauguration event.

Volocopter Soars Under the Blue Skies of Tampa

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

BRUCHSAL, Germany, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa International Airport (TPA), ranked the #1 Large Airport in J.D.

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  • BRUCHSAL, Germany, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa International Airport (TPA), ranked the #1 Large Airport in J.D.
  • Power's North America Airport Satisfaction Study, and Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), have successfully kicked-off a multilayered flight test campaign with a crewed Volocopter 2X.
  • Since 2018, Volocopter has flown in Las Vegas, Oshkosh, Dallas-Fort Worth area, and Tampa.
  • Volocopter expects to receive a final certification of its commercial eVTOL aircraft, the VoloCity, from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in 2024.

Airbus Chengdu Project Completed, Expected to Be Put into Operation in December

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

CHENGDU, China, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the Airbus Aircraft Full-Lifecycle Service Project was completed in Shuangliu District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China, and is expected to be put into operation in December.

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  • CHENGDU, China, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the Airbus Aircraft Full-Lifecycle Service Project was completed in Shuangliu District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China, and is expected to be put into operation in December.
  • This project has a total investment of 6 billion yuan, with a total construction area of 64,368 square meters.
  • The Airbus Aircraft Full-Lifecycle Service Project is the only aircraft recycling project operated by an aircraft manufacturer worldwide.
  • "The operation of the project will also mark the birth of a new IP for Shuangliu's aviation economy."

Bristow and Volocopter to Bring UAM Services to U.S. and U.K.

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Both parties will begin immediate cooperation to build a UAM ecosystem that includes regulatory discussions, infrastructure exploration, and local partnership building.

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  • Both parties will begin immediate cooperation to build a UAM ecosystem that includes regulatory discussions, infrastructure exploration, and local partnership building.
  • The joint development agreement covers the exploration of commercial, operational, and eVTOL aircraft maintenance services, including adaptation of the VoloIQ, Volocopter's proprietary digital platform, to ensure Bristow's efficient future operations.
  • We are looking forward to lending our 75+ years of innovation and expertise in bringing new aircraft into service and developing new markets side-by-side Volocopter."
  • Christian Bauer, CFO & CCO of Volocopter, added: "Our partnership with Bristow and the firm VoloCity orders received propels us forward as we unlock new markets.

Dassault Aviation: Falcon 6X Receives EASA and FAA Certification

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

(Saint-Cloud, France, August 22, 2023) – Today, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued the type certificate for Dassault’s Falcon 6X, followed by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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  • (Saint-Cloud, France, August 22, 2023) – Today, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued the type certificate for Dassault’s Falcon 6X, followed by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • It is a significant step on the path to entry into service for the Falcon 6X, with the first units undergoing final completion.
  • “The certification of the Falcon 6X is a remarkable milestone for Dassault Aviation.
  • We would like to recognize the EASA and FAA certification teams for their commitment in this demanding process and our customers for their confidence.

FPT Software Secured Contract with EASA, Tapping Blockchain for Aviation

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded the contract to conduct a research project on assessing blockchain technologies for the management of approved aircraft parts and components to FPT Software Europe.

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  • The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded the contract to conduct a research project on assessing blockchain technologies for the management of approved aircraft parts and components to FPT Software Europe.
  • The project, named VIRTUA (Digital Transformation – Case Studies for Aviation Safety Standards – Virtualisation), employs an alliance of organisations, including FPT Software, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), SkyThread, and PwC France.
  • It aims to evaluate the blockchain capacity to improve the safety management processes used by aviation authorities, operators, and a variety of industry stakeholders.
  • But blockchain holds the power to enhance efficiency, simplify transactions, and improve safety,” said Inigo Arsuaga, FPT Software’s Aviation Digital Transformation Expert.

Lilium completes final audit in major step towards achieving EASA Design Organization Approval

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

In particular DOA holders can a) have compliance documents accepted by EASA without further verification and b) perform activities independently from EASA.

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  • In particular DOA holders can a) have compliance documents accepted by EASA without further verification and b) perform activities independently from EASA.
  • In collaboration with EASA, Lilium is pursuing a DOA specifically tailored for eVTOL and electric propulsion certification.
  • Successfully completing the fourth and final DOA Audit pays tribute to the calibre of our team and the rigour of our design processes,” said Alastair McIntosh, Lilium Chief Technology Officer.
  • In parallel with the ongoing DOA process, Lilium continues to make substantial progress towards type certification of its Lilium Jet.

FAA Issues G-1 for Lilium Jet, making Lilium only eVTOL manufacturer with EASA and FAA certification basis for a powered lift eVTOL aircraft

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Monday, June 26, 2023

In 2020, Lilium’s primary airworthiness authority, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), issued its certification basis for the Lilium Jet.

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  • In 2020, Lilium’s primary airworthiness authority, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), issued its certification basis for the Lilium Jet.
  • To enable global operations, Lilium is pursuing concurrent certification of the Lilium Jet through validation by the FAA under the provisions of the Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement between the EU and U.S. Lilium is one of a few eVTOL companies seeking dual certification in the EU and the U.S. and the only pioneer holding both an EASA and FAA certification basis for a powered lift eVTOL aircraft.
  • “We are the first powered lift eVTOL pioneer in our industry holding a Certification Basis from EASA and the FAA,” said Alastair McIntosh, Lilium Chief Technology Officer.
  • As per FAA practice, there will now be a collaborative process where Lilium and EASA provide feedback to the FAA before the G-1 is issued for public consultation.

Honeywell, Curtiss-Wright Receive Certification for 25-Hour Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorders

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

As a result of the certification, any airline can now order the HCR-25 recorders directly from Boeing or Honeywell, and instruct Boeing to install the CVR or FDR on their aircraft.

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  • As a result of the certification, any airline can now order the HCR-25 recorders directly from Boeing or Honeywell, and instruct Boeing to install the CVR or FDR on their aircraft.
  • “Reliable cockpit voice and flight data recorders are vital to fight safety, and since 2019 we’ve been working with Curtiss-Wright to design and develop the next generation of mandate-compliant voice and data recorders using real-time connectivity.
  • "We are proud to announce this important Boeing type-certification milestone that allows the commercial airline industry to take advantage of the latest generation of Curtiss-Wright’s voice and flight data recorders,” said Lynn M. Bamford, Chair and CEO of Curtiss-Wright Corporation.
  • Curtiss-Wright designs and manufactures its flight recorder products at its Bournemouth, England, facility.