SkyDrive Partners with South Korea’s Verty for Commercial eVTOL Operations by 2028
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading compact eVTOL aircraft developer based in Japan, recently announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Verty Co. Ltd. (“Verty”), a South Korean company building an integrated operational framework spanning flight operations, air traffic management and vertiport infrastructure. The agreement establishes a partnership to prepare for the […]
SkyDrive Secures Australia’s First eVTOL Agreement with Gold Coast Helitours
SkyDrive Inc., a leading compact eVTOL aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, recently announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Gold Coast Helitours, a premier helicopter operator based in the Gold Coast, Australia. This milestone agreement represents SkyDrive’s first LOI with an Australian operator regarding the introduction of its aircraft. The parties have […]
Joby Aviation Establishes Texas Hub for Advanced Air Mobility Innovation
Hillwood recently announced that Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) has signed a lease for 45,000 square feet at Alliance Air Trade Center in Haslet, part of Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Located within Hillwood’s 27,000-acre AllianceTexas development, the leased space marks the first significant North Texas presence by an electric vertical takeoff and landing […]
UK Government Supports Vertical’s First Full-Scale Production Sites Across the United Kingdom
Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical” or the “Company”) (NYSE:EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, recently announced that it is in advanced discussions with the UK Government on a package of support to anchor the first of its planned global full-production sites in the United Kingdom. The Company is now progressing UK […]
Vertical Aerospace Unveils First eVTOL Public Demonstration Flights at Farnborough International Airshow
Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical”) (NYSE: EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, plans to conduct the first public electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) demonstration flights to take place at the Farnborough International Airshow (20-24 July 2026), marking another significant milestone as the company advances towards certification and commercial service. The demonstrations come […]
SkyDrive eVTOL Demonstration Flight Simulates Scenic Tours above Seto Inland Sea
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading compact eVTOL aircraft developer based in Japan, recently announced the completion of a demonstration flight of its “SKYDRIVE” eVTOL aircraft (SkyDrive Model SD-05). The flight, held at the test site inside the Yamaguchi Kirara Expo Memorial Park, western Japan, was designed to simulate a scenic touring flight over the Seto […]
SkyDrive signs partnership MoU for eVTOL operations in Japan with Japan Biz Aviation
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading compact eVTOL aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, recently announces the conclusion of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan Biz Aviation Co., Ltd. (JBZ), a major Japanese charter aircraft operator currently providing charter services for aircraft including the HondaJet and Bell helicopters. Background to our partnership, future plans SkyDrive currently […]
SkyDrive Unveils Full-Size Aircraft Mockup Overseas for the First Time
kyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading compact eVTOL aircraft developer based in Japan, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a promotional event held together with leading Indonesian helicopter operator Whitesky Aviation, at Whitesky’s Cengkareng Heliport, strategically located next to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta. The event, held over two days from June 23 to […]
SkyDrive Secures Key Certification to Streamline eVTOL Type Certification Process
SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, recently announced that it has officially received Approved Design Organization (ADO) certification from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB), under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). SkyDrive is the first dedicated eVTOL developer in Japan to achieve this prestigious certification. The […]
Joby is now partner of The White House Air Taxi Program
Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, recently announced it has been selected as a partner in multiple winning applications under the White House-backed Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). Through the program, Joby has the opportunity to begin early operations this year in Arizona, […]