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Vertical Aerospace Advances Japan Commercialisation with Marubeni Via Electric Air Taxi Routes
SINGAPORE & LONDON, February 04, 2026--Singapore Airshow -- Vertical Aerospace ("Vertical") [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today announces a major acceleration of its commercial roadmap in Japan, working in partnership with Marubeni Corporation ("Marubeni"), one of Japan’s largest trading and investment companies with deep experience in aviation, infrastructure and mobility.
About this update from Vertical Aerospace Ltd.
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