Flying Whales secures €90M for airship program, first flight set for 2028

Flying Whales has closed a €90 million funding round after two years of negotiations, with strategic French investors joining existing shareholders. The amount is lower than initially expected but provides runway until the first flight of its XXL airship, scheduled for late 2028 in Gironde. This secures near-term stability for a niche aerospace venture, though the reduced raise signals investor caution.