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• Ian Molyneaux
The certification, awarded by BSI, gives Vertical Aerospace a quality-management credential used by major aerospace manufacturers. The company says it is the first eVTOL developer to earn AS9100, which it believes could help it pursue contracts with major airlines and operators for its planned electric aircraft.
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The certification, awarded by BSI, gives Vertical Aerospace a quality-management credential used by major aerospace manufacturers. The company says it is the first eVTOL developer to earn AS9100, which it believes could help it pursue contracts with major airlines and operators for its planned electric aircraft.
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