German air taxi start-up Volocopter files for insolvency

(Dec 30): Air taxi start-up Volocopter GmbH filed for insolvency proceedings on Monday, citing its inability to raise new funds to maintain regular operations. The Mercedes-Benz and Honeywell-backed company plans to continue business operations during the insolvency proceedings while seeking additional funding. “Despite recent intensive fundraising efforts, finding a viable solution to maintain regular operations outside of…