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Electric Air Taxi Manufacturer Volocopter Runs Out of Cash

Manufacturer has raised an estimated $750 million in private capital from backers including Mercedes-Benz, Honeywell, and Blackrock.

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Volocopter’s VoloCity electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi flies in downtown Manhattan in New York City in November. [Courtesy: Volocopter]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Volocopter, an eVTOL air taxi manufacturer, has filed for insolvency in Germany due to a lack of cash, despite having raised over $750 million from investors.
  • This financial struggle mirrors that of competitor Lilium and highlights a broader industry challenge where eVTOL companies have burned billions of dollars for development and certification without yet achieving widespread commercial passenger operations.
  • While Volocopter seeks new investors and plans restructuring, the eVTOL market is experiencing a divide; major players like Joby and Archer are securing significant funding and partnerships, indicating potential consolidation within the industry.
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Volocopter—the manufacturer of a two-seat, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi it expects to fly paying customers later this year—is out of cash.

The firm last week filed for insolvency at a court in Germany, where it is based, as it searches for new investors. Tobias Wahl, the company’s court-appointed attorney, said in a news release that it would develop a “restructuring concept” to be shared with investors by the end of February.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.

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