Shares of Vertical Aerospace Ltd. , a company specializing in zero-emissions aviation, said Friday that American Airlines has confirmed delivery slots for the first 50 VX4 aircraft of an initial pre-order of up to 250 aircraft, with an option for up to 100 more. “The commitment to pay pre-delivery payments and confirmation of slot reservations for the first 50 aircraft is believed to be the first of its kind for a major airline in the eVTOL industry, and it marks a significant milestone in the partnership between American and Vertical,” the company said in a statement. Vertical Aerospace went public in 2021 via a merger…
Source: Marketwatch