Fast Five With Vertical Aerospace CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick

Vertical Aerospace CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick

Vertical Aerospace CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick

Credit: Vertical Aerospace
What is the reasoning behind Vertical Aerospace’s recent decision to push back its expected certification to late 2026 from 2025? A number of things, but a main reason was our decision to flight-test with piloted, full-scale prototypes from the start of our certification effort. We did it this way...
Ben Goldstein

Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

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