Sun, Oct 03, 2021
Signs MoU To Jointly Explore eVTOL Aircraft in Japan
Vertical Aerospace released details on the Vertical and Marubeni Corporation’s agreement to explore sustainable, emissions free Advanced Aerial Mobility travel solutions in the Japanese market with focus on Vertical’s flagship electric aircraft. Marubeni has also agreed a conditional pre-order option of up to 200 of Vertical’s aircraft.
Vertical and Marubeni will start the evaluation process for eVTOL aircraft operations in Japan. The companies believe that Japan has great potential when it comes to the commercialization of the AAM market. Stephen Fitzpatrick, Founder and CEO of Vertical said, “Marubeni is one of the most respected companies in Japan, and we are proud to be partnering with them as we look at ways to bring our VA-X4 to the Japanese market. Marubeni’s pre-order option for up to 200 aircraft provides us with a potential direct route to market and builds on our purchase agreements with American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Avolon, Iberojet and Bristow. This is the most exciting time in aviation for almost a century; electrification will transform flying in the 21st century in the same way the jet engine did 70 years ago and with Marubeni we are confident we have a great partner who can be a part of this transformation.”
Toru Okazaki, Senior Operating Officer, Aerospace & Ship Div at Marubeni also noted that, “We’re so excited to announce this great partnership with Vertical Aerospace, who is now leading the Advanced Aerial Mobility market. Through this strong partnership with Vertical, we are confident that we will successfully develop the AAM market in Japan. By seeking to popularise eVTOL technology, we will not only be enriching people’s lives but making meaningful inroads into the reduction of greenhouse gases and our path to net-zero.”
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