Articles from Pivotal

Light eVTOL aircraft honored for innovation in the Future of Personal Flight and Drive Category

PALO ALTO, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pivotal, the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced the appointment of Marjorie Dickman to its board of directors. A global government affairs and geopolitical expert, Ms. Dickman is consistently recognized among the nation’s top public policy executives and top women in technology. For decades, she has led corporate strategies that navigate complex regulatory landscapes in the U.S. and abroad – creating opportunities, managing risk and growing market share.

Private owners, their friends and family, and the U.S. Air Force Flying Prototype Aircraft

30 Now Trained to Pilot BlackFly Pre-Production Aircraft

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pivotal, the market leader in light electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced it earned the 2024 World Future Award for innovation and market leadership. This recognition celebrates Pivotal’s groundbreaking achievements in the design, development, manufacturing and delivery of the Helix, its feature-rich light eVTOL aircraft.

Excellence, Innovation, and Industry Impact Recognized in Production Aircraft

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pivotal, the market leader in light electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, proudly announces the Helix has been named the 2024 New Product of the Year Silver Stevie Award in Aerospace. The first eVTOL of its kind in production, Helix is created for the wonder and fun of exploring the world from new heights.

Accelerates eVTOL Platform’s Airworthiness and Mission Capabilities

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pivotal, the market leader in light electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced it is the winner of the 2024 AERO Friedrichshafen e-Flight Award for excellence in electric aviation. The only eVTOL incorporating tilt-aircraft architecture, Pivotal’s innovations in software, controls, distributed electric propulsion, and human-centered design distinguishes it from the competition.

Excellence, Innovation, and Industry Impact Recognized in Production Aircraft

AFWERX’s Agility Prime Partnership Includes Pivotal Flight Simulators, Training, and Support

Deliveries begin June 2024

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pivotal, the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced the appointment of Cyrus Sigari to its board of directors. Aviator, entrepreneur, and investor, Sigari is considered one of the world’s foremost experts on the future of mobility and the business of private aviation.

Drives Strategic Vision for Light eVTOL Aircraft

Pivotal, an outsourced advisory, accounting, and tax firm focused on serving the business and personal needs of small and medium sized business owners, has acquired Byerly & Associates. The combined firm will be based in Auburn, Alabama and will bring together two like-minded firms focused on serving entrepreneurial-minded business owners. Richard Byerly and his entire Auburn-based professional team have joined the Pivotal team.