Vertical Strengthens Advisory Team With Appointment of Former Director General of Eurocontrol
Vertical Aerospace [NYSE: EVTL] has appointed Eamonn Brennan, former Director General of Eurocontrol, as an adviser to its Board. Brennan brings 35 years of aviation experience, having served as Eurocontrol's Director General (2018-2022) and CEO of the Irish Aviation Authority (2003-2017).
The appointment comes at a important time as Vertical advances its VX4 aircraft certification. The company has recently completed piloted thrustborne testing and is working with the CAA to expand its flight envelope ahead of wingborne flight. This development represents a significant step toward full certification and commercial viability.
Vertical has active certification validation projects with five regulators, including the FAA, EASA, CAA, ANAC, and JCAB. The appointment follows the company's recent $90m underwritten public offering and launch of its Flightpath 2030 strategy.
Vertical Aerospace [NYSE: EVTL] ha nominato Eamonn Brennan, ex Direttore Generale di Eurocontrol, come consulente per il suo Consiglio. Brennan porta con sé 35 anni di esperienza nel settore dell'aviazione, avendo ricoperto il ruolo di Direttore Generale di Eurocontrol (2018-2022) e CEO dell'Autorità Aeronautica Irlandese (2003-2017).
Questa nomina avviene in un momento importante mentre Vertical avanza verso la certificazione dell'aeromobile VX4. L'azienda ha recentemente completato i test di volo con pilota e sta collaborando con la CAA per espandere il suo envelope di volo in vista del volo con ali. Questo sviluppo rappresenta un passo significativo verso la piena certificazione e la viabilità commerciale.
Vertical ha progetti attivi di validazione della certificazione con cinque regolatori, tra cui FAA, EASA, CAA, ANAC e JCAB. La nomina segue l'offerta pubblica sottoscritta di 90 milioni di dollari e il lancio della sua strategia Flightpath 2030.
Vertical Aerospace [NYSE: EVTL] ha nombrado a Eamonn Brennan, ex Director General de Eurocontrol, como asesor de su Junta. Brennan aporta 35 años de experiencia en aviación, habiendo sido Director General de Eurocontrol (2018-2022) y CEO de la Autoridad de Aviación Irlandesa (2003-2017).
El nombramiento llega en un momento importante mientras Vertical avanza en la certificación de la aeronave VX4. La compañía ha completado recientemente pruebas de vuelo con piloto y está trabajando con la CAA para expandir su sobrevuelo antes del vuelo con alas. Este desarrollo representa un paso significativo hacia la plena certificación y viabilidad comercial.
Vertical tiene proyectos activos de validación de certificación con cinco reguladores, incluidos la FAA, EASA, CAA, ANAC y JCAB. El nombramiento sigue a la reciente oferta pública suscrita de 90 millones de dólares y al lanzamiento de su estrategia Flightpath 2030.
버티컬 항공 [NYSE: EVTL]은 이먼 브레넌을 이사회 고문으로 임명했습니다. 브레넌은 유로컨트롤의 전 총재로서 35년의 항공 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 유로컨트롤 총재(2018-2022)와 아일랜드 항공청 CEO(2003-2017)를 역임했습니다.
이번 임명은 버티컬이 VX4 항공기 인증을 진행하는 중요한 시점에 이루어졌습니다. 회사는 최근 조종사 시험 비행을 완료했으며, 날개 비행에 앞서 비행 범위를 확장하기 위해 CAA와 협력하고 있습니다. 이 개발은 완전 인증 및 상업적 실행 가능성을 향한 중요한 단계입니다.
버티컬은 FAA, EASA, CAA, ANAC 및 JCAB를 포함한 다섯 개의 규제 기관과 인증 검증 프로젝트를 진행 중입니다. 이번 임명은 최근 9천만 달러의 공모 주식 발행과 Flightpath 2030 전략의 출범에 이어 이루어졌습니다.
Vertical Aerospace [NYSE: EVTL] a nommé Eamonn Brennan, ancien Directeur Général d'Eurocontrol, comme conseiller de son Conseil d'Administration. Brennan apporte 35 ans d'expérience dans l'aviation, ayant été Directeur Général d'Eurocontrol (2018-2022) et PDG de l'Autorité de l'Aviation Irlandaise (2003-2017).
Cette nomination intervient à un moment important alors que Vertical avance dans la certification de l'avion VX4. L'entreprise a récemment achevé des tests de vol avec pilote et collabore avec la CAA pour élargir son enveloppe de vol avant le vol avec ailes. Ce développement représente une étape significative vers la certification complète et la viabilité commerciale.
Vertical a des projets actifs de validation de certification avec cinq régulateurs, y compris la FAA, l'EASA, la CAA, l'ANAC et le JCAB. La nomination fait suite à la récente offre publique souscrite de 90 millions de dollars et au lancement de sa stratégie Flightpath 2030.
Vertical Aerospace [NYSE: EVTL] hat Eamonn Brennan, den ehemaligen Generaldirektor von Eurocontrol, als Berater in seinen Vorstand berufen. Brennan bringt 35 Jahre Erfahrung in der Luftfahrt mit, nachdem er von 2018 bis 2022 Generaldirektor von Eurocontrol und von 2003 bis 2017 CEO der Irischen Luftfahrtbehörde war.
Die Ernennung erfolgt zu einem wichtigen Zeitpunkt, da Vertical seine Zertifizierung des VX4-Flugzeugs vorantreibt. Das Unternehmen hat kürzlich die pilotengetesteten Schubtests abgeschlossen und arbeitet mit der CAA zusammen, um sein Flugprofil vor dem Flügelflug zu erweitern. Diese Entwicklung stellt einen bedeutenden Schritt in Richtung vollständiger Zertifizierung und kommerzieller Lebensfähigkeit dar.
Vertical hat aktive Zertifizierungsvalidierungsprojekte mit fünf Regulierungsbehörden, darunter FAA, EASA, CAA, ANAC und JCAB. Die Ernennung folgt auf das kürzliche öffentliche Angebot über 90 Millionen Dollar und den Start seiner Flightpath 2030-Strategie.
- Completed piloted thrustborne testing milestone
- Secured $90M through public offering
- Added strategic aviation expert to advisory board
- Active certification projects with 5 global regulators
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- Vertical appoints Eamonn Brennan, former Director General of Eurocontrol, as an adviser to its Board
- With 35 years of experience in aviation, Brennan brings deep expertise in regulation, airspace management, and safety oversight
- His appointment comes as Vertical advances its piloted flight test programme and certification of its VX4 aircraft
Vertical appoints Eamonn Brennan, former Director General of Eurocontrol, as an adviser to its Board (Photo: Business Wire)
Mr. Brennan has been a central figure in European aviation for many years, including serving as Director General of Eurocontrol, the organisation responsible for coordinating and managing air traffic control across
He is currently a Non-Executive Director of Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, and a Board member at ANRA Technologies, a global leader in uncrewed traffic management and operation solutions. He also serves on the advisory Board of Cirium, an aviation analytics firm.
Mr. Brennan’s deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and certification processes across multiple jurisdictions, combined with his expertise in airspace management, will be invaluable as Vertical navigates the complex certification requirements for its eVTOL aircraft, the VX4.
A pivotal time for certification
Mr. Brennan joins as the company recently completed piloted thrustborne testing for its VX4 prototype and continues working with the CAA to expand its flight envelope ahead of wingborne flight. During this phase, the VX4 prototype will take off, fly, and land like a conventional aircraft, with lift generated by its wings rather than its rotors. Transitioning from a tightly controlled test environment, with a pilot on board, to more dynamic, scalable operations is a major leap forward on the path to full certification and commercial viability.
Once the aircraft has completed wingborne flight, it will have, in effect, completed a mini-certification process with this prototype.
Eamonn Brennan, Board Adviser, said: “Vertical is redefining how the world moves, but certifying a novel aircraft is hard. With deep expertise and strong relationships across the regulatory ecosystem globally, I’ll be supporting Vertical in navigating the certification process and ensuring the VX4 becomes the safest aircraft in the market. Backed by world-class talent and cutting-edge technology, Vertical is well-positioned to lead the sector, and I’m delighted to be part of this journey.”
Stuart Simpson, CEO at Vertical Aerospace, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Eamonn to Vertical at such a crucial and exciting stage in our journey. Navigating the regulatory landscape is one of the biggest challenges in pioneering electric aviation, and having someone of Eamonn’s calibre advising us is a huge advantage. His insights and experience build on our already strong team in this area and will help us accelerate our certification efforts and shape a new era of travel."
Mr. Brennan’s arrival follows the recent return of industry veteran Domhnal Slattery as Chair, along with Vertical’s launch of its Flightpath 2030 strategy and successful upsized
Building on strong regulatory foundations
Mr. Brennan’s appointment further strengthens Vertical’s regulatory team, which includes Trevor Woods, the former Certification Director at EASA, who has served as Director of Regulatory Affairs at Vertical since 2022.
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Vertical has active certification validation projects with five regulators, including from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA),
About Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace is a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation. Vertical is creating a safer, cleaner and quieter way to travel. Vertical’s VX4 is a piloted, four passenger, Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with zero operating emissions. Vertical combines partnering with leading aerospace companies, including GKN, Honeywell and Leonardo, with developing its own proprietary battery and propeller technology to develop the world’s most advanced and safest eVTOL.
Vertical has c.1,500 pre-orders of the VX4, with customers across four continents, including American Airlines, Japan Airlines, GOL and Bristow. Certain customer obligations are expected to be fulfilled via third-party agreements. Headquartered in
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