UK Startup Partners With Marubeni For Kansai Region Routes

Vertical Aerospace is moving forward with plans to launch air taxi travel in Japan, partnering with Marubeni to develop the first Japanese air taxi routes. The Kansai region is set to become the flagship flight corridor, with routes connecting major urban centers, scenic destinations, and transport hubs. Vertical Aerospace is targeting airliner-level safety type certification for its eVTOL ‘Valo’ in 2028, with the UK startup working closely with the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau. This development was first reported by AeroTime.