Vertical Aerospace Further Strengthens Board With Appointment of Former Airbus Executive Marc Fontaine, CEO of Helsing France

Stuart Simpson, CEO of Vertical Aerospace

“Marc knows what it takes to introduce new technologies across a complex aerospace business. His experience in aircraft programmes, digital transformation and defence will be invaluable as we advance Valo towards certification and prepare for commercial operations. Marc’s decision to join, following Fabrice and Clyde, shows how seasoned aerospace and defence leaders view Vertical and Valo. I’m delighted to welcome him to the Board.”

Marc Fontaine, Non-Executive Director of Vertical Aerospace

“I joined Vertical’s Board because of what this team has already achieved. Valo is one of the most capable aircraft in its category, and it is being certified to the highest safety standard in the eVTOL category, the same level of safety required of large commercial airliners. Its architecture is designed to take a hybrid-electric powertrain, opening up extended-range missions and defence and other dual-use applications. The priority now is funding the path to certification and commercialisation, and I look forward to working with Fabrice, the Board and the leadership team, alongside Jefferies, to secure it.”