Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetVery low debt reduces bankruptcy risk and preserves financial flexibility during long development cycles. For an eVTOL developer facing multi-year certification timelines, a clean capital structure supports continued R&D and supplier commitments without immediate interest burden, improving execution optionality.
Board Expertise — Aerospace Test PilotAdding a high-profile test pilot/astronaut strengthens technical and certification know-how. That expertise improves design validation, regulatory engagement, and credibility with partners and customers, which materially aids long-term certification and mission-specific product development.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)An ESPP aligns employee incentives with shareholder outcomes, aiding retention and attraction of scarce aerospace engineering talent. Over the multi-month development and certification horizon, improved staff alignment and lower turnover support continuity of technical progress and reduce rehiring delays.