The recent establishment of a second 737-800 freighter conversion line at Boeing's MRO facility at London Gatwick signals its strategy of providing flexibility in search of capacity.
Changes in the funding environment for advanced air mobility startups come at a time when the companies are entering the most expensive phase of their existence.
Vertical Aerospace and Babcock International are exploring application of the VX4 electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi to emergency medical services and cargo transportation.
The application will allow Joby’s U.S.-based certification to be concurrently validated by the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority, accelerating access to the British market.