What Happened
Former Leonardo Helicopters US CEO Brings Aerospace Expertise
Vertical Aerospace has appointed former Leonardo Helicopters US CEO Clyde Woltman to its board of directors, bringing significant aerospace manufacturing, certification, and government program experience to the company. Woltman’s addition follows the appointment of former Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Fabrice Brégier as chair, further bolstering Vertical’s board with industry expertise. As Vertical advances its Valo eVTOL toward certification and explores hybrid-electric, autonomous, and defense applications, Woltman’s experience is expected to provide valuable oversight. This development was first reported by citybiz.