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Ambitious Air propels Zuri hybrid VTOL development
The agreement set out cooperation terms that support Zuri’s certification plans, production preparation and wider deployment goals across manned unmanned and piloted hybrid-electric aircraft.
The partnership includes forward orders for aircraft intended for cargo and defence roles.

Ambitious Air Mobility Group and Zuri have signed binding investment terms to advance the development, certification and deployment of Zuri’s hybrid-eVTOL aircraft for passenger cargo and defence uses. The investment also supports unmanned and optionally piloted variants for cargo and defence work.

The agreement set a framework across strategic investment aircraft orders and programme collaboration. AAMG joined as a long term industrial and financial partner supporting Zuri’s hybrid electric aircraft programme and business growth. It would also place forward orders for unmanned and optionally piloted aircraft for logistics cargo and defence operations. Joint initiatives would focus on accelerating certification readiness and preparing for commercial production and deployment.

Michal Illich, CEO of Zuri, says: “AAMG brings not only investment but also experience and an international network that strengthens our ability to accelerate certification and production toward operational deployment. This partnership reinforces Zuri’s mission to deliver sustainable hybrid electric aviation across defence and civilian markets.”

Robert Kamp, CEO and senior partner of AAMG, adds: “This partnership marks a clear step toward delivering transformative long range regional capabilities through hybrid electric aviation. Zuri’s manned and unmanned platforms provide class leading performance for both cargo and civilian VTOL operations. It has a compelling vision that maximises the impact of our vertiport network and regional air mobility.”

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