Former EASA chief Patrick Ky joins Vertical Aerospace board to bolster VX4 certification

Patrick Ky, who served as executive director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency from 2013 to 2023, has been appointed to Vertical Aerospace's board to strengthen regulatory and certification capability as the company pursues type certification of its VX4 eVTOL ahead of planned commercial roll‑out.

Discovered 2025-09-03T01:01:02.333559-07:00 | 2025-09-03T01:01:02.333559-07:00

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Patrick Ky brings direct EASA leadership (executive director, 2013–2023) to Vertical to accelerate the VX4’s certification pathway, building on the programme’s recent prototype milestones (first public airport‑to‑airport VX4 flight).
Ky’s appointment strengthens Vertical’s regulatory bench as it scales manufacturing and commercialisation through industrial partnerships and customers, complementing its airframe deal with Aciturri and the wet‑lease agreement with Bristow (50 pre‑orders).
Progress on airspace integration and common safety standards in key markets — including the UK CAA Future of Flight study and Asia‑Pacific eVTOL safety guidance — makes seasoned regulatory leadership a practical advantage for market entry.

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aam-me.ae eVTOL Insights Urban Air Mobility News Vertical Mag Aviation Week Business Wire

Sources Tracked: 10
First Seen: 2025-09-03T01:01:02.333559-07:00
Latest Update: 2025-09-09T01:45:57.373862-07:00
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2025-09-09T01:45:57.373862-07:00

Vertical Aerospace appoints Patrick Ky, former EASA executive director, to board • aam-me.ae

2025-09-09T01:44:17.356382-07:00

Vertical Aerospace adds former EASA chief Patrick Ky to board to bolster eVTOL certification credibility • eVTOL Insights

2025-09-07T05:52:26.902189-07:00

EASA’s former DG Patrick Ky joins Vertical Aerospace’s board of directors • Urban Air Mobility News

2025-09-03T08:12:31.195549-07:00

Patrick Ky, former EASA executive director, joins Vertical Aerospace’s board • Vertical Mag

2025-09-03T05:17:07.077317-07:00

Ex‑EASA Director Patrick Ky Joins Vertical Aerospace Board to Support VX4 Certification • Aviation Week

2025-09-03T05:00:59.626387-07:00

Ex‑EASA chief Patrick Ky joins Vertical Aerospace board to bolster regulatory and certification expertise • Business Wire

2025-09-03T04:12:53.477686-07:00

Former EASA chief Patrick Ky joins Vertical Aerospace board to boost certification push • rotorhub.com

2025-09-03T03:24:46.276477-07:00

Patrick Ky, former EASA executive director, joins Vertical Aerospace • evaint.com

2025-09-03T01:29:41.121653-07:00

(TR) Former EASA Executive Director Patrick Ky Joins Vertical Aerospace Board • haber.aero

2025-09-03T01:01:02.333559-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Vertical Aerospace appoints former EASA chief Patrick Ky to its board

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