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Volocopter Files for Insolvency Amid Search for Investors

Volocopter, the German eVTOL manufacturer, filed for insolvency proceedings on December 26, 2024, at the Karlsruhe Local Court. The company aims to continue operations while seeking new investors and plans to develop a restructuring strategy by February 2025 to secure its future.

2024-12-30T01:23:51.639286-08:00

eVTOL Insights

Volocopter Nears EASA Type Certification with 75% Audit Completion

2024-12-16T01:12:37.470357-08:00

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Volocopter Leadership Change as eVTOL Certification Delayed to 2025

2024-11-18T09:32:05.183793-08:00

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Volocopter Appoints Vogelgesang as New CFO from Lilium

2024-11-18T06:45:22.337902-08:00

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Volocopter Files for Insolvency Amid Search for Investors Volocopter, the German eVTOL manufacturer, filed for insolvency proceedings on December 26, 2024, at the Karlsruhe Local Court. The company aims to continue operations while seeking new investors and plans to develop a restructuring strategy by February 2025 to secure its future.

2024-12-30T01:23:51.639286-08:00

Volocopter Files for Insolvency Amid Search for Investors

eVTOL Insights

Volocopter Nears EASA Type Certification with 75% Audit Completion Volocopter has successfully achieved 75% completion of audits for EASA Type Certification. The latest milestone includes passing a significant part of the Electric Propulsion System audit with EASA inspectors on-site, marking a pivotal step in advancing their electric air taxi towards certification.

2024-12-16T01:12:37.470357-08:00

Volocopter Nears EASA Type Certification with 75% Audit Completion

AINonline

Volocopter Leadership Change as eVTOL Certification Delayed to 2025 Volocopter is undergoing leadership changes amid delays in eVTOL certification, now postponed to 2025. The company's strategy faces challenges as it navigates the regulatory landscape to bring its air taxi to market, impacting timelines and potential partnerships in the burgeoning Urban Air Mobility sector.

2024-11-18T09:32:05.183793-08:00

Volocopter Leadership Change as eVTOL Certification Delayed to 2025

eVTOL Insights

Volocopter Appoints Vogelgesang as New CFO from Lilium Oliver Vogelgesang, former CFO at Lilium, joins Volocopter as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. With extensive finance experience, he will oversee ongoing fundraising and prepare financial strategies for Volocopter's market entry post-2025 aircraft certification.

2024-11-18T06:45:22.337902-08:00

Volocopter Appoints Vogelgesang as New CFO from Lilium

Urban Air Mobility News

Geely Plans Major $95M Investment in Volocopter to Prevent Bankruptcy Zhejiang Geely Holding Group is reportedly poised to lead a $95 million investment in Volocopter, significantly reducing the German flying taxi company's valuation from $1.9 billion in 2022 to about $110 million. This investment aims to secure an 85% stake while completing due diligence by next month.

2024-11-13T01:43:51.738612-08:00

Geely Plans Major $95M Investment in Volocopter to Prevent Bankruptcy

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Volocopter Reshuffles Board Amid VoloCity Certification Delays Volocopter's strategic alignment sees Chinese investor Geely gain prominence as the company navigates VoloCity's path to certification in early 2025, amidst prior setbacks. This leadership shift aims to stabilize operations and address financial challenges.

2024-09-11T14:48:29.157143-07:00

Volocopter Reshuffles Board Amid VoloCity Certification Delays

eVTOL Insights

Volocopter Overhauls Leadership Amidst VoloCity Certification Milestones Volocopter, an AAM startup, undergoes key leadership changes and seeks new CEO as it nears VoloCity eVTOL certification. The company anticipates fresh funding to support its developmental phase.

2024-09-10T01:07:52.039641-07:00

Volocopter Overhauls Leadership Amidst VoloCity Certification Milestones

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Volocopter CEO Dirk Hoke to Depart; Zetsche Joins Advisory Board Dirk Hoke will resign as Volocopter's CEO at the end of February 2025. Concurrently, Dieter Zetsche, former Daimler CEO, is appointed as the chairman of Volocopter’s Advisory Board, signaling a strategic shift in the company's leadership amidst evolving urban air mobility landscapes.

2024-09-05T00:40:41.382965-07:00

Volocopter CEO Dirk Hoke to Depart; Zetsche Joins Advisory Board

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