On Nov. 2, 2026, SkyDrive Inc. welcomed a delegation from the Department of Val-d’Oise, France — a friendship partner of Osaka Prefecture — to the Osaka Port Vertiport and took part in a roundtable on eVTOL aircraft (*1) hosted by the department.

Home to three airports, including Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, Val-d’Oise has been conducting flight demonstrations for advanced air mobility, including eVTOLs, and attracting aerospace industry partners since 2020. The delegation visited Osaka to exchange insights on initiatives for the commercial deployment of eVTOL aircraft in the region.

During the visit, representatives from Val-d’Oise, the Osaka Prefectural Government, Osaka Metro Co. Ltd., Skyports Infrastructure Limited and SkyDrive shared updates on their respective initiatives and engaged in constructive discussions. SkyDrive presented an overview of its business, the latest status of aircraft development and ongoing efforts toward commercial operations in Osaka. During the subsequent facility tour, the delegation also commended the design and development of SkyDrive’s aircraft.

Key Visitors
The 12-member delegation from Val-d’Oise comprised representatives from local government agencies, chambers of commerce and regional businesses.

SkyDrive will continue to expand the possibilities of air mobility and accelerate commercial deployment by collaborating with diverse regions and partners both in Japan and globally.

Editor’s Notes: 

(*1) eVTOL is an abbreviation for electric vertical takeoff and landing. As the name suggests, eVTOL aircraft can take off and land without a runway. eVTOLs are powered by electricity and incorporate advanced, automatic flight control technology.

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