What Happened
Former Airbus Executive Joins Electric Aviation Pioneer
Vertical Aerospace has announced the appointment of Marc Fontaine, a former Airbus executive, to its Board of Directors. Fontaine brings extensive experience from his time at Airbus, including roles in digital transformation and defence. His appointment follows those of other high-profile aerospace leaders, including Fabrice Brégier and Clyde Woltman. The move is seen as a significant strengthening of Vertical Aerospace’s board as it advances its Valo eVTOL aircraft towards certification and commercial operations. This development was first reported by Vertical Aerospace via Business Wire.