SkyDrive Agrees To eVTOL Cert Plan, U.S. Expansion

Guy Norris March 09, 2026
SkyDrive
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ATLANTA—Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive has agreed to a general certification plan for its three-seater SD-05 with the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB), which it says keeps the company on plan for entry into service in 2028. Updating certification progress at the Vertical Aviation International...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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