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MONTREAL, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV: FLT) (OTCQB: TAKOF) (FSE: ABB.F) (“Volatus” or the “Company”), a leader in uncrewed logistics, aerial, and defense technology solutions, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a contract with a major offshore wind power company to develop and commercialize remotely managed, heavy-lift offshore drone delivery operations supporting cargo transfers between offshore vessels and the tops of wind turbine nacelles in international waters. The operational model reflects the growing role of uncrewed aerial logistics in complex maritime environments, where reliable ship-to-structure, ship-to-ship, and ship-to-shore cargo transfer capabilities are becoming increasingly important.
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