Vertical Aerospace Ltd. has announced an advancement in its commercial roadmap in Japan through its partnership with Marubeni Corporation. Marubeni has made pre-delivery slot reservation payments for the first 25 out of a conditional pre-order of 200 Valo aircraft. This follows regulatory progress with the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) and is aimed at supporting the development of piloted eVTOL demonstration flights in the Osaka Bay area, targeting 2026. Vertical and Marubeni are also working on route development and operating infrastructure to facilitate the adoption of advanced air mobility in Japan.
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