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Vertical Aerospace Adds Former FLIR CEO to Board

November 3, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Andrew Teich joins Vertical Aerospace's board of directors.
Teich brings over 40 years of experience in aerospace and defense.
Appointment increases board size from nine to 11 directors.
Teich's experience includes growing FLIR's market value to over $6 billion.

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Strategic Implications

This appointment may indicate Vertical Aerospace's focus on strengthening its leadership profile as it pursues Valo certification and commercial development. Teich's experience in advanced sensing and autonomous systems could suggest a strategic direction for the company, which may benefit from his expertise in growing market value and navigating the aerospace and defense industry.

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What Happened

Andrew Teich Brings 40 Years of Aerospace Experience to Electric Aviation Leader

Vertical Aerospace has appointed Andrew Teich, former president and CEO of FLIR Systems, to its board of directors, increasing the board’s size from nine to 11 directors. Teich brings over 40 years of experience in advanced sensing, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and defense technology. The appointment was proposed by Mudrick Capital Management and is the fourth senior aerospace and defense addition announced in recent weeks. This development was reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: November 2, 2026

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