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LeMonde
2 days ago
- Politics
- LeMonde
The 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan, a solo decision
At the end of 2020, Sir Laurie Bristow received an unexpected offer from his employer, the Foreign Office, to become Her Majesty's ambassador in Kabul. The position was to be filled in June 2021. He asked for a week to think it over. At 58 years old, this calm-voiced, slender man with neatly combed gray hair had behind him a distinguished 31-year diplomatic career, including a challenging last post as ambassador in Moscow. He knew Kabul had become one of the world's most dangerous cities. The Taliban were gaining ground toward the capital, from which they had been ousted nearly 20 years earlier by a United States-led coalition in which his country participated. He suspected his mission would be intense and likely involve closing the United Kingdom's embassy. On February 29, 2020, President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Taliban representatives in Doha, Qatar, promising the withdrawal of US and NATO forces from Afghanistan no later than May 1, 2021. Rapid acceleration of evacuations Bristow accepted, of course, after consulting his wife, who not only did not try to dissuade him but asked if she could accompany him (the answer was no). "Someone had to do it," he wrote in an account published in 2024, Kabul: Final Call. He would become the last British ambassador to Afghanistan, after a mission lasting 11 weeks. Shorter and even more dramatic than he had imagined. In the footsteps of his French counterpart David Martinon, who arrived in 2018 and published his firsthand account in the 2022 book Les 15 jours qui ont fait basculer Kaboul ("The 15 days that changed Kabul"), Bristow described from the inside the extraordinary tension during those summer weeks. The Westerners realized they had to suddenly speed up evacuations, both of their own nationals and of Afghans who had worked with them for 20 years, because the Taliban were rapidly reclaiming the country. Cities fell one after another, inexorably. Soon, it was Kabul's turn. The coalition-trained army collapsed. Without warning, the Western-backed president, Ashraf Ghani, fled to the United Arab Emirates by helicopter.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kratos Expands U.S. Jet Engine Production Footprint with New Advanced Manufacturing Facility, Test Cells in Bristow, Oklahoma
New 50,000-Square-Foot Facility, Located on 20 acres, is Expected to Expand to 100,000 Square Feet and House up to Five GEK Engine Production Lines PARIS, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, today announced plans to open a new advanced manufacturing facility in Bristow, Oklahoma to produce its GEK (GE Aerospace-Kratos) family of turbojet engines, with an initial focus on the GEK800. The announcement was made during the Oklahoma Breakfast in Paris ahead of the 2025 Paris Air Show, with Kratos CEO Eric DeMarco, Kratos Turbine Technologies (KTT) President Stacey Rock, and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt in Manufacturing Facility in Bristow, OK A photo accompanying this announcement is available at The 50,000-square-foot facility, located on 20 acres, is expected to expand to 100,000 square feet and house up to five GEK engine production lines and initial output of 500 engines annually, supporting thrust classes from 600 to 6000 pounds. Occupancy is expected in mid-2026, with operations fully ramped by Q4 2026. The facility will include three small engine (200-2000 lbf thrust) test cells, which are expected to be operational in 2027, thanks to approved grant funding from the State of Oklahoma. The initial engine line is expected to create 60 high-quality jobs at the site, with key positions beginning recruitment in late 2025 and general hiring in Q1 2026. Each additional production line is expected to add approximately 45 new jobs. 'This facility underscores Kratos' strategy of delivering affordable, high-performance, made-in-America propulsion systems at scale,' said Stacey Rock, President of Kratos Turbine Technologies. 'Bristow will be a critical site for delivering mass to the mission and meeting the growing propulsion needs of our defense customers.'The GE Aerospace – Kratos GEK800 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, said, 'This is a big win for American workers, for our military, and for every Oklahoman who believes in freedom, innovation, and strength. Kratos could've gone anywhere in the world, but they choose to continue investing in Oklahoma because it is the best place to build, grow, and do business. Oklahoma is proud to be a hub for national defense that is leading the way in rebuilding America's industrial base and powering the technologies that keep our country safe.' Eric DeMarco, President and CEO of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, said, 'Kratos is truly honored to expand our presence in Oklahoma with this new, state-of-the-art propulsion production facility in Bristow. This new Kratos investment reflects our continued commitment to delivering high-performance, affordable jet engine technology to support the Department of Defense and our allies and answers the rising demand for propulsion systems for cruise missiles and CCA-type aircraft, while being targeted and optimized for cost reduction. The Bristow facility will play a critical role in accelerating production of the GEK family of engines, including the GEK800, and strengthening America's industrial base in this decisive era. We thank Governor Stitt and the State of Oklahoma for their partnership in helping us build the future of high-performance propulsion right here in the heartland.' 'Oklahoma is proud to be home to Kratos and all they do to provide cutting-edge defense technologies to our warfighters from target drones and unmanned combat aircraft to state-of-the-art turbine engines. Their investment in our state is an investment in our workforce, our warfighters, and our national security.' – 'Kratos' expansion in Oklahoma is further proof that Oklahoma is a hub for innovative defense technology and high-quality manufacturing jobs. I am proud of all Kratos does day-to-day, providing our servicemembers with the best technology in the world, and ensuring our national security.' – 'Kratos' decision to grow in Oklahoma highlights Oklahoma's strong workforce and unwavering support for our nation's defense mission. Kratos continues to excel and I look forward to seeing the positive impact this facility will have on our state and national security.' - About Kratos Defense & Security SolutionsKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) is a technology, products, system and software company addressing the defense, national security, and commercial markets. Kratos makes true internally funded research, development, capital and other investments, to rapidly develop, produce and field solutions that address our customers' mission critical needs and requirements. At Kratos, affordability is a technology, and we seek to utilize proven, leading-edge approaches and technology, not unproven bleeding edge approaches or technology, with Kratos' approach designed to reduce cost, schedule and risk, enabling us to be first to market with cost effective solutions. We believe that Kratos is known as an innovative disruptive change agent in the industry, a company that is an expert in designing products and systems up front for successful rapid, large quantity, low-cost future manufacturing which is a value add competitive differentiator for our large traditional prime system integrator partners and also to our government and commercial customers. Kratos intends to pursue program and contract opportunities as the prime or lead contractor when we believe that our probability of win (PWin) is high and any investment required by Kratos is within our capital resource comfort level. We intend to partner and team with a large, traditional system integrator when our assessment of PWin is greater or required investment is beyond Kratos' comfort level. Kratos' primary business areas include virtualized ground systems for satellites and space vehicles including software for command & control (C2) and telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C), jet powered unmanned aerial drone systems, hypersonic vehicles and rocket systems, propulsion systems for drones, missiles, loitering munitions, supersonic systems, space craft and launch systems, C5ISR and microwave electronic products for missile, radar, missile defense, space, satellite, counter UAS, directed energy, communication and other systems, and virtual & augmented reality training systems for the warfighter. For more information, visit Notice Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Kratos and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Kratos undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Kratos believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve many risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Kratos in general, see the risk disclosures in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Kratos for the year ended December 29, 2024, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the SEC by Kratos. Press Contact:Claire Information:877-934-4687investor@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vertical and Bristow Partner to Deliver Full Service 'Ready-to-Fly' eVTOL Operations for VX4 Customers
Strategic partnership will accelerate global eVTOL adoption by combining Vertical's category leading aircraft with Bristow's global vertical lift operational and safety track record and experience "Ready-to-fly" model provides Vertical's customers with turnkey access to aircraft, pilots, maintenance, and insurance – lowering barriers to entry Bristow places pre-order for up to 50 VX4, with option to purchase up to 50 more Companies exploring Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services, including battery swapping and field maintenance solutions LONDON & HOUSTON, June 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, and Bristow Group Inc. [NYSE: VTOL], the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to bring advanced air mobility (AAM) into commercial operation. The companies will develop a scalable, capital-light eVTOL operations platform, designed to reduce barriers to adopting these aircraft by providing Vertical's current and future customers with fully integrated solutions to launch services without building operational infrastructure from scratch. This "ready-to-fly" model, which mirrors existing, successful operating models adopted by regional airlines, includes access to certified aircraft, trained pilots, maintenance, and insurance – allowing VX4 customers to focus on customer experience, sales, and network integration, while Vertical and Bristow manage aircraft operations on their behalf. Under the memorandum of understanding between the companies, Bristow has also placed a pre-order for up to 50 VX4, with the option to purchase up to 50 more. This expanded pre-order builds on the strategic partnership launched in 2021 and reflects Bristow's confidence in the potential of Vertical's VX4 aircraft, including its commercial viability, certification path, and delivery roadmap. Chris Bradshaw, President and CEO of Bristow Group, said: "We are excited about expanding our relationship with Vertical and helping move the future of advanced air mobility forward. Bristow has over 75 years of providing critical safety, operational, certification, and logistics expertise, and this agreement outlines a framework to help scale these new aircraft globally, offering customers a seamless path from concept to revenue." Stuart Simpson, CEO of Vertical Aerospace, said: "This strategic partnership is about execution and mirrors what already successfully works in aviation today. It will lower barriers to market entry and accelerate the adoption of eVTOL services worldwide. Together, we're making it easy for customers to adopt electric flight, allowing them to focus on what they are best at – customer service, loyalty and sales." Bristow will leverage its global operational footprint, including multiple Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) and Bristow's global MRO network approvals, to offer fully managed operations for Vertical's current and future customers. Target customers include airlines, logistics operators and rescue services – sectors where Bristow has over seven decades of mission-critical experience across the world. As part of the strategic partnership, the companies will harmonize their respective safety management systems and utilize the VX4's cloud-connected architecture to deliver predictive maintenance, enhanced reliability, and data-driven fleet insights. The companies are also exploring Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services, including battery swapping and field maintenance solutions This agreement is a key enabler of Vertical's Flightpath 2030 strategy - its roadmap to delivering scalable, certified, and commercially viable eVTOL operations globally. It also builds on Vertical's recent completion of the first-ever wingborne flight of a winged eVTOL in European open airspace - a critical step toward certification and commercial launch that reflects growing regulatory confidence in the capabilities of the VX4. About Vertical Aerospace Vertical Aerospace is a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation. Vertical is creating a safer, cleaner and quieter way to travel. Vertical's VX4 is a piloted, four passenger, Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with zero operating emissions. Vertical will also be launching a hybrid-electric variant, offering increased range and mission flexibility to meet the evolving needs of the advanced air mobility market. Vertical combines partnering with leading aerospace companies, including GKN, Honeywell and Leonardo, with developing its own proprietary battery and propeller technology to develop the world's most advanced and safest eVTOL. Vertical has c.1,500 pre-orders of the VX4, with customers across four continents, including American Airlines, Japan Airlines, GOL and Bristow. Certain customer obligations are expected to be fulfilled via third-party agreements. Headquartered in Bristol, the epicentre of the UK's aerospace industry, Vertical's experienced leadership team comes from top tier automotive and aerospace companies such as Rolls-Royce, Airbus, GM and Leonardo. Together they have previously certified and supported over 30 different civil and military aircraft and propulsion systems. About Bristow Group Bristow Group Inc. is the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions. Bristow primarily provides aviation services to a broad base of offshore energy companies and government entities. Bristow's aviation services include personnel transportation, search and rescue ("SAR"), medevac, fixed-wing transportation, unmanned systems and ad hoc helicopter services. Bristow's business is comprised of three operating segments: Offshore Energy Services, Government Services and Other Services. Bristow's energy customers charter its helicopters primarily to transport personnel to, from and between onshore bases and offshore production platforms, drilling rigs and other installations. Bristow's government customers primarily outsource SAR activities whereby we operate specialized helicopters and provide highly trained personnel. Bristow's other services include fixed wing transportation services through a regional airline and dry-leasing aircraft to third-party operators in support of other industries and geographic markets. Bristow currently has customers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the Dutch Caribbean, the Falkland Islands, India, Ireland, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad, the United Kingdom ("UK") and the United States ("U.S."). Forward-Looking Statements This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that relate to Vertical's current expectations and views of future events. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements as contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act and 21E of the Exchange Act. Any express or implied statements contained in this release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding the expected benefits of the strategic partnership between Vertical and Bristow disclosed herein, Bristow's purchase of aircraft from Vertical, the design and manufacture of the VX4, the features and capabilities of the VX4 and the hybrid-electric variant, expectations surrounding pre-orders and commitments, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, including the building and testing of Vertical's prototype aircrafts on timelines projected, completion of the piloted test programme phases, selection of suppliers, certification and the commercialization of both the VX4 and the hybrid-electric VX4 variant, and Vertical's ability to achieve regulatory certification of Vertical's aircraft products on any particular timeline or at all, Vertical's ability to integrate hybrid technology into the VX4 on any particular timelines or at all, the ability of the hybrid-electric VX4 variant VX4 to be applied in defense, cargo, logistics and emergency services sectors, Vertical's ability to scale the hybrid-electric VX4 upon the VX4, the transition towards a net-zero emissions economy, Vertical's future results of operations and financial position and expected financial performance and operational performance, liquidity, growth and profitability strategies, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, Vertical's ability and plans to raise additional capital to fund Vertical's operations, Vertical's plans to mitigate the risk that we are unable to continue as a going concern, Vertical's plans for capital expenditures, as well as statements that include the words "expect," "intend," "plan," "believe," "project," "forecast," "estimate," "may," "should," "anticipate," "will," "aim," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements reflect Vertical's current views with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance. Actual outcomes may differ materially from the information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, without limitation, the important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in Vertical's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 11, 2025, as such factors may be updated from time to time in Vertical's other filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of the date hereof and accordingly undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Vertical disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this release whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than to the extent required by applicable law. This Press Release also contains "forward-looking statements" representing Bristow Group Inc.'s ("Bristow") current expectations or forecasts of future events. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "project," or "continue," or other similar words, and include statements regarding the expected benefits of the fleet support and training agreements disclosed herein. These statements are made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, reflect Bristow management's current views with respect to future events and therefore are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such forward-looking statements include statements regarding the capabilities, development, certification, marketing, and future operations of Vertical's VX4 aircraft, Bristow's purchase of aircraft from Vertical, and the anticipated benefits of the collaboration between Bristow and Vertical. Bristow's actual results may vary materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements. Bristow cautions investors not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are made. Bristow disclaims any obligation or undertaking to provide any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in Bristow's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which the forward-looking statement is based that occur after the date hereof, except as may be required by applicable law. You should not place undue reliance on Bristow's forward-looking statements because the matters they describe are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond Bristow's control. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for Bristow to predict these matters or how they may affect Bristow. Bristow has included important factors in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Bristow's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the "Annual Report") which Bristow believes over time, could cause Bristow's actual results, performance, or achievements to differ from the anticipated results, performance or achievements that are expressed or implied by Bristow's forward-looking statements. You should consider all risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Annual Report and in Bristow's filings with the SEC, all of which are accessible on the SEC's website at View source version on Contacts For more information about Vertical Aerospace: Justin Bates, Head of Communications +44 7878 357 463Samuel Emden, Head of Investor Affairs +447816 459 904 Investors Bristow Group Inc. Jennifer Media Bristow Group Inc. Adam Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Vertical and Bristow Partner to Deliver Full Service 'Ready-to-Fly' eVTOL Operations for VX4 Customers
LONDON & HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, and Bristow Group Inc. [NYSE: VTOL], the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to bring advanced air mobility (AAM) into commercial operation. The companies will develop a scalable, capital-light eVTOL operations platform, designed to reduce barriers to adopting these aircraft by providing Vertical's current and future customers with fully integrated solutions to launch services without building operational infrastructure from scratch. This "ready-to-fly" model, which mirrors existing, successful operating models adopted by regional airlines, includes access to certified aircraft, trained pilots, maintenance, and insurance – allowing VX4 customers to focus on customer experience, sales, and network integration, while Vertical and Bristow manage aircraft operations on their behalf. Under the memorandum of understanding between the companies, Bristow has also placed a pre-order for up to 50 VX4, with the option to purchase up to 50 more. This expanded pre-order builds on the strategic partnership launched in 2021 and reflects Bristow's confidence in the potential of Vertical's VX4 aircraft, including its commercial viability, certification path, and delivery roadmap. Chris Bradshaw, President and CEO of Bristow Group, said: 'We are excited about expanding our relationship with Vertical and helping move the future of advanced air mobility forward. Bristow has over 75 years of providing critical safety, operational, certification, and logistics expertise, and this agreement outlines a framework to help scale these new aircraft globally, offering customers a seamless path from concept to revenue.' Stuart Simpson, CEO of Vertical Aerospace, said: 'This strategic partnership is about execution and mirrors what already successfully works in aviation today. It will lower barriers to market entry and accelerate the adoption of eVTOL services worldwide. Together, we're making it easy for customers to adopt electric flight, allowing them to focus on what they are best at – customer service, loyalty and sales.' Bristow will leverage its global operational footprint, including multiple Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) and Bristow's global MRO network approvals, to offer fully managed operations for Vertical's current and future customers. Target customers include airlines, logistics operators and rescue services – sectors where Bristow has over seven decades of mission-critical experience across the world. As part of the strategic partnership, the companies will harmonize their respective safety management systems and utilize the VX4's cloud-connected architecture to deliver predictive maintenance, enhanced reliability, and data-driven fleet insights. The companies are also exploring Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services, including battery swapping and field maintenance solutions This agreement is a key enabler of Vertical's Flightpath 2030 strategy - its roadmap to delivering scalable, certified, and commercially viable eVTOL operations globally. It also builds on Vertical's recent completion of the first-ever wingborne flight of a winged eVTOL in European open airspace - a critical step toward certification and commercial launch that reflects growing regulatory confidence in the capabilities of the VX4. About Vertical Aerospace Vertical Aerospace is a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation. Vertical is creating a safer, cleaner and quieter way to travel. Vertical's VX4 is a piloted, four passenger, Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with zero operating emissions. Vertical will also be launching a hybrid-electric variant, offering increased range and mission flexibility to meet the evolving needs of the advanced air mobility market. Vertical combines partnering with leading aerospace companies, including GKN, Honeywell and Leonardo, with developing its own proprietary battery and propeller technology to develop the world's most advanced and safest eVTOL. Vertical has c.1,500 pre-orders of the VX4, with customers across four continents, including American Airlines, Japan Airlines, GOL and Bristow. Certain customer obligations are expected to be fulfilled via third-party agreements. Headquartered in Bristol, the epicentre of the UK's aerospace industry, Vertical's experienced leadership team comes from top tier automotive and aerospace companies such as Rolls-Royce, Airbus, GM and Leonardo. Together they have previously certified and supported over 30 different civil and military aircraft and propulsion systems. About Bristow Group Bristow Group Inc. is the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions. Bristow primarily provides aviation services to a broad base of offshore energy companies and government entities. Bristow's aviation services include personnel transportation, search and rescue ('SAR'), medevac, fixed-wing transportation, unmanned systems and ad hoc helicopter services. Bristow's business is comprised of three operating segments: Offshore Energy Services, Government Services and Other Services. Bristow's energy customers charter its helicopters primarily to transport personnel to, from and between onshore bases and offshore production platforms, drilling rigs and other installations. Bristow's government customers primarily outsource SAR activities whereby we operate specialized helicopters and provide highly trained personnel. Bristow's other services include fixed wing transportation services through a regional airline and dry-leasing aircraft to third-party operators in support of other industries and geographic markets. Bristow currently has customers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the Dutch Caribbean, the Falkland Islands, India, Ireland, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad, the United Kingdom ('UK') and the United States ('U.S.'). Forward-Looking Statements This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that relate to Vertical's current expectations and views of future events. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements as contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act and 21E of the Exchange Act. Any express or implied statements contained in this release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding the expected benefits of the strategic partnership between Vertical and Bristow disclosed herein, Bristow's purchase of aircraft from Vertical, the design and manufacture of the VX4, the features and capabilities of the VX4 and the hybrid-electric variant, expectations surrounding pre-orders and commitments, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, including the building and testing of Vertical's prototype aircrafts on timelines projected, completion of the piloted test programme phases, selection of suppliers, certification and the commercialization of both the VX4 and the hybrid-electric VX4 variant, and Vertical's ability to achieve regulatory certification of Vertical's aircraft products on any particular timeline or at all, Vertical's ability to integrate hybrid technology into the VX4 on any particular timelines or at all, the ability of the hybrid-electric VX4 variant VX4 to be applied in defense, cargo, logistics and emergency services sectors, Vertical's ability to scale the hybrid-electric VX4 upon the VX4, the transition towards a net-zero emissions economy, Vertical's future results of operations and financial position and expected financial performance and operational performance, liquidity, growth and profitability strategies, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, Vertical's ability and plans to raise additional capital to fund Vertical's operations, Vertical's plans to mitigate the risk that we are unable to continue as a going concern, Vertical's plans for capital expenditures, as well as statements that include the words 'expect,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'believe,' 'project,' 'forecast,' 'estimate,' 'may,' 'should,' 'anticipate,' 'will,' 'aim,' 'potential,' 'continue,' 'is/are likely to' and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements reflect Vertical's current views with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance. Actual outcomes may differ materially from the information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, without limitation, the important factors discussed under the caption 'Risk Factors' in Vertical's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC') on March 11, 2025, as such factors may be updated from time to time in Vertical's other filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of the date hereof and accordingly undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Vertical disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this release whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than to the extent required by applicable law. This Press Release also contains "forward-looking statements" representing Bristow Group Inc.'s ("Bristow") current expectations or forecasts of future events. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "project," or "continue," or other similar words, and include statements regarding the expected benefits of the fleet support and training agreements disclosed herein. These statements are made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, reflect Bristow management's current views with respect to future events and therefore are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such forward-looking statements include statements regarding the capabilities, development, certification, marketing, and future operations of Vertical's VX4 aircraft, Bristow's purchase of aircraft from Vertical, and the anticipated benefits of the collaboration between Bristow and Vertical. Bristow's actual results may vary materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements. Bristow cautions investors not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are made. Bristow disclaims any obligation or undertaking to provide any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in Bristow's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which the forward-looking statement is based that occur after the date hereof, except as may be required by applicable law. You should not place undue reliance on Bristow's forward-looking statements because the matters they describe are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond Bristow's control. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for Bristow to predict these matters or how they may affect Bristow. Bristow has included important factors in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Bristow's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the "Annual Report") which Bristow believes over time, could cause Bristow's actual results, performance, or achievements to differ from the anticipated results, performance or achievements that are expressed or implied by Bristow's forward-looking statements. You should consider all risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Annual Report and in Bristow's filings with the SEC, all of which are accessible on the SEC's website at
The Irish Sun
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Bobby George: Eric Bristow could be a pain in the a**e, but his death hit me hard… he was only 60 for f***'s sake
BOBBY GEORGE has opened up on the passing of his great rival Eric Bristow - and admits he warned the darts great to slow down. Bristow 3 Bobby George (left) and Eric Bristow faced off over the decades at the oche Credit: Getty Images - Getty 3 The two darts stars were mates from their teenage years Credit: Action Images 3 Bristow was a five-time world champ and beat George in the 1980 final Credit: PA:Empics Sport George, 79, and Bristow was the face of darts in that era, winning five BDO World Championship titles. He was also known for his George, who met Bristow as a teenager, remembers: "He could be a pain in the a***, READ MORE ON DARTS "We had some right ding-dongs over the years. "But for most of the time, he was my mate and we had some great times together." Bristow memorably beat George in the 1980 World Championship final. It was Bristow's first crown, with the Hackney-born star going on to repeat the trick in 1981, 1984, 1985 and 1986. Most read in Darts BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK King of Bling was somewhat in Bristow's shadow, winning two major BDO titles during his career. And he was left stunned by Darts icon Bobby George claims Phil Taylor couldn't beat Luke Littler 'even in his heyday' He wrote in his autobiography: "Eric Bristow's death hit me hard. "He was only 60 for f***'s sake. That's no age these days, is it? "I had known him since he was a teenager – and he never changed." George admits Bristow wasn't one to follow health advice - despite trying to give it to him. He continued: "Anyone who knew him was aware that he didn't exactly lead a healthy lifestyle. When I go, I'll go like that. Bang. Eric Bristow "For as long as I'd known him, he was a heavy smoker, always rolling his own. "And he would think nothing of getting through 15 or 16 pints of Guinness in a day, rounding it all off with a curry. "Nobody's body can handle that day in, day out. "I'd say, 'You smoke and you drink too much.' "He said, 'I know all about that, Bob. But put it this way – no one is going to be pushing me around in a wheelchair. When I go, I'll go like that. Bang.' "And he f***ing did as well. Bang."
