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LARRY PAGE'S PIVOTAL FLYING CAR COMPANY LOSES CEO

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
WED, SEP 2, 2026

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Pivotal, the flying car startup backed by Google co-founder Larry Page, has lost its CEO. The company stated the executive is "pursuing new endeavors."

Pivotal, which focuses on developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, confirmed the CEO departure to TechCrunch without disclosing the executive's name or providing additional details about the transition. The company, which has been working on autonomous flying vehicle technology, now faces leadership questions as the urban air mobility sector continues to mature. Several eVTOL companies have faced setbacks in recent years, including delays in certification and increased competition. Page founded Pivotal as part of his broader investment in next-generation transportation through his Alphabet-linked ventures. The company has previously attracted significant funding to develop its aircraft platform. No successor has been announced. The departure comes as the aviation industry awaits regulatory approval for commercial eVTOL operations in major markets.

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