Vertical Aerospace adds former Airbus executive Marc Fontaine to board

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Vertical Aerospace Further Strengthens Board With Appointment of Former Airbus Executive Marc Fontaine, CEO of Helsing France

October 21, 2026 6:00 AM EDT

Third senior aerospace and defence appointment in recent weeks, following the former Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO as Chair and the former Leonardo Helicopters U.S. CEO to the Board

LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, today announced the appointment of Marc Fontaine to its Board of Directors, effective 21 October 2026.

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