A UK MANUFACTURER, leading the transition to carbon-free aviation, has inked a deal to introduce its flagship electric aircraft to the Japanese market. Bristol based Vertical Aerospace has agreed a partnership with Marubeni Corporation, a leading Japanese trading and investment conglomerate to explore sustainable, emissions-free aircraft. City A.M. understands that the deal could be worth as much as $800m (£587m) and will bring Vertical's signature electric aircraft, the VA-X4, to Japanese buyers with a pre-order option of up to 200 planes. Stephen Fitzpatrick, its founder and CEO said, "Marubeni is one of the most respected companies in Japan, and we are proud to be partnering with them as we look at ways to bring our VA-X4 to the Japanese market.

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