On Thursday, March 26, 2026, Osaka Prefecture hosted the general meeting of the “FY2025 Osaka Roundtable for the Social Implementation of the Urban Air Mobility Revolution.” SkyDrive Inc., a member of the roundtable since its inception in 2020, participated in the meeting to present our recent achievements and future outlook.
At the opening, Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture issued a declaration to the effect that the OSAKAKO Vertiport will be developed into a full-scale operational hub in the bay area, and that the prefecture will strongly promote public-private collaboration and the resolution of issues to establish Osaka as a world-leading “Flying Car Advanced City.
Presentation Highlights
- Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai Demo Flight Results: We reported on the successful outcomes of our demo flights conducted over approximately one and a half months during the Expo.
- Progress Toward Social Implementation: We shared operational insights gained from the OSAKAKO Vertiport and discussed awareness-raising initiatives carried out in collaboration with Osaka Metro.
- Transition to the “Implementation Phase”: We highlighted the current shift from the experimental phase to actual implementation, aiming for full-scale commercial operation by 2028.
Contributing to the Future Vision
During the meeting, the Kansai Economic Federation (Kankeiren) presented its future vision: “Aiming to be the ‘First Penguin(Pioneer)’ of Flying Cars — Realizing ‘Greater Kansai’ through Social Implementation and Regional Expansion.”
This vision outlines a roadmap for the future:
- 2030: Sustained commercial operations between two fixed points.
- 2035: Approximately 100 aircraft in operation within an 80km radius, centered on the Osaka Bay area.
SkyDrive is dedicated to turning this vision into reality. We will carry forward the knowledge and experience gained at the Expo as a “Legacy” and focus all our efforts on its realization. Moving forward, we will continue to collaborate closely with the national government, Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, and various partner companies. Our focus will be on accelerating practical discussions for social implementation, including the development of vertiports, the realization of the “Osaka Diamond Route” project, and the technical advancement required for aircraft type certification.
Materials for the FY2025 Osaka Roundtable for the Social Implementation of the Urban Air Mobility Revolution General Meeting (Japanese)
https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/o110020/energy/evtol/evtol015.html
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SkyDrive Inc.
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