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Flying Car CEO Departs Amidst Industry Growth
2 Sep
Summary
- CEO Ken Karklin departed Pivotal after over four years.
- Pivotal's interim CEO is aviation executive Mike Ross.
- The company sells personal aircraft for around $200,000.
Ken Karklin, who led Pivotal for over four years, has departed the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm. Karklin stated he is "pursuing new endeavors" after helping the company move "beyond the promise of light eVTOL and proved it out in practice."
Mike Ross, an aviation executive and board member since November 2025, will serve as interim CEO. Ross acknowledged Karklin's instrumental leadership and assured that the company's priorities remain steady. He highlighted Pivotal's disciplined approach to safety and engineering.
Pivotal has been selling its single-seat Helix aircraft for approximately $200,000 since 2024. The company is also developing the BlackFly aircraft, which recently made its first emergency response deployment in North Carolina, reportedly arriving 20 minutes faster than an ambulance. The FAA has selected Pivotal for its eVTOL Integration Pilot Program.
