Featuring: Borna Vrdoljak, Commercial Business Development Lead (EMEA, LATAM, Africa & Middle East), Vertical AerospaceElectric aviation is accelerating – and the next step is closer than you think. Vertical Aerospace is one of the few advanced air mobility pioneers that has successfully weathered the global market shake-out and continues to scale. The company recently secured millions in additional funding, reinforcing its position as a leading force in the transition to electric flight. About the sessionVertical Aerospace is developing Valo, a piloted four-to-six passenger eVTOLaircraft designed to deliver a safer, cleaner and quieter way to travel – with zero operating emissions. With around 1,500 pre-orders from major airlines across four continents, Vertical is shaping the global transition to electric aviation. The rise of eVTOLs will fundamentally reshape airport infrastructure – from charging systems and energy demand to ground operations, passenger flows and safety zones. Understanding these shifts is essential for airports preparing for the next generation of mobility, including Rotterdam The Hague Airport. This Morning Take-off will explore:– How eVTOL technology is reshaping regional and urban mobility– What airports must prepare for: infrastructure, energy systems, operations and safety– What it takes to bring electric aviation into real-world operations– Lessons from global airline engagement and early market adoption– Why Vertical Aerospace is one of the few companies still standing – and growingEvent Details Date: June 24Time: 08:15-09:30 (online)Online event: TEAMS (link will follow after registration)
Program8:15 – 8:30AM | Digital Tune-inConnect with fellow innovators and share your perspective on the future of electric aviation.8:30 – 8:40AM | OpeningWelcome by the RHIA team, setting the stage for a session focused on the next frontier of sustainable flight.8:40 – 9:10AM | Keynote by Borna VrdoljakInsights into the development of Valo, global market adoption, and the operational ecosystem required for eVTOL integration.Our speaker, Borna Vrdoljak, brings over 25 years of experience in commercial aviation, programme leadership and aircraft development. At Vertical, he leads commercial business development across multiple global regions, ensuring airline insights directly shape the future of electric flight. Before joining Vertical, Borna spent more than two decades at Airbus, including key roles on the A350 programme and as Head of Marketing for Airbus Corporate Jets. 9:10 – 9:25AM | Q&A / DialogueEngage directly with Borna and explore opportunities for collaboration.9:25 – 9:30AM | Call for Action & ClosingJoin pilots, contribute use cases, and connect with the RHIA community shaping the future of aviation. Don’t miss this Morning Take-off Electric aviation is moving fast – and the infrastructure impact for airports is enormous. Be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow’s operations. Register now and take off with us.
Commercial Business Development Lead (EMEA, LATAM, Africa & Middle East), Vertical Aerospace
