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Vertical Aerospace Strengthens Its Board With Appointment of Three New Directors With Deep Capital Markets Expertise
LONDON & NEW YORK, May 06, 2025--Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today announce the appointment of three highly-accomplished executives to its Board. The new Board members will support driving Vertical’s financial and commercial strategy, as Vertical targets cash break-even in 2030 with a clear path to profitability thereafter.
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