What Happened
Former Airbus CEO Joins Board Amid Certification Push
Vertical Aerospace Ltd. has announced the appointment of Fabrice Brégier as Chair of its Board of Directors, effective September 21, 2026. Brégier, a seasoned aerospace and defence leader, brings extensive experience from his time at Airbus, Eurocopter, and Palantir Technologies. This move comes as Vertical Aerospace focuses on certification and commercialisation of its all-electric Valo eVTOL aircraft and expands its hybrid-electric, autonomous, and defence applications. According to the company’s SEC filing, as reported by Unknown Source.