US Department of Transport and Consulate-General of the United States in Osaka-Kobe view the Osakako Vertiport and SkyDrive Aircraft

SkyDrive was recently honored with a visit from Richard Larsen, Consul General at the Consulate-General of the United States in Osaka-Kobe, and Daniel Edwards, Deputy Assistant Secretary at the United States Department of Transport. Both guests, together with other personnel from the Consulate-General of the United States in Osaka-Kobe and regulatory officials, toured the Osakako […]

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Tohoku Air Service Signs LOI for Purchase of eVTOL Agreement Lays Groundwork for eVTOL to Contribute to Safe and Reliable Urban Air Mobility in Tohoku

TOYOTA, Japan, May 12, 2026 – SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, has announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Tohoku Air Service (TAS), a helicopter operator owned by Tohoku Electric Power Company, for the purchase of one SkyDrive eVTOL (SKYDRIVE, SkyDrive Model SD-05). Under this

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Leveraging the Legacy of the 2025 Osaka Expo

TOYOTA, Japan | May 8, 2026 – SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading Japanese developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) (*1) aircraft, is proud to announce the formation of Japan’s first consortium for the commercial operation and joint usage of an eVTOL vertiport. The new consortium, which brings together the Osaka prefectural government, Osaka

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[News] SkyDrive Wins “Best Awareness Raisers of the Year” at Global AAM Awards 2026

SkyDrive Inc. is proud to announce the receipt of the “Best Awareness Raisers of the Year” at the Global AAM Awards 2026, hosted by eVTOL Insights, a leading global media outlet dedicated to the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry. About the Global AAM Awards The Global AAM Awards is an international program that recognizes innovative

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SkyDrive and West Nippon Expressway Company sign Partnership Agreement on Advanced Air Mobility

TOYOTA, Japan, April 24, 2026 – SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, has announced the signing of a new partnership agreement with West Nippon Expressway Company (NEXCO West). Under the agreement, both parties will investigate the commercial feasibility of advanced air mobility (eVTOL) services based in expressway parking and

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SkyDrive Becomes Japan’s First eVTOL Developer to Earn “Approved Design Organization” (ADO) Certification

TOYOTA, Japan, April 20, 2026 – SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, is proud to announce 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

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SkyDrive Appoints Motohisa Imamura as New President of Manufacturing Subsidiary Sky Works, Leveraging Suzuki’s Global Manufacturing Expertise

TOYOTA, Japan, April 1st, 2026 – SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, is pleased to announce the appointment of Motohisa Imamura as the new President of its manufacturing subsidiary, Sky Works Inc. (“Sky Works”) (Headquarters: Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture), effective April 1, 2026. Mr. Imamura brings extensive manufacturing expertise

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SkyDrive Presents Expo 2025 Achievements at FY2025 Osaka Roundtable – Kankeiren Unveils “100 Aircraft by 2035” Vision

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

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The Public-Private Committee for Advanced Air Mobility Revises the “Advanced Air Mobility Roadmap”

On Friday, March 27, 2026, the 12th Public-Private Committee for Advanced Air Mobility was held, and SkyDrive participated as a committee member. During the meeting, a review of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and the revisions to the “Advanced Air Mobility Roadmap”  were announced. Materials are available here (Japanese only): https://www.mlit.go.jp/koku/koku_tk2_000007.html *Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport

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March 21-22, 2026  Full-Scale Mock-up Exhibition and Boarding Experience: “Tokyo 2030: Future with Flying Cars” at Tokyo International Forum

SkyDrive is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming event, “Tokyo 2030: Future with Flying Cars – Learn, Experience, and Deepen Understanding”.  It will be held at the Tokyo International Forum on March 21st and 22nd, 2026. This event, organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, aims to make “flying cars” (eVTOL) feel more familiar

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Leading Japanese eVTOL manufacturer SkyDrive Expands Strategic Network in Southeastern USA, focused on Florida

TOYOTA, Japan, March 10, 2026 – SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading Japanese eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) (*1) manufacturer, is pleased to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Aeroauto Global, Inc (“Aeroauto”), a Florida-based Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) integration partner and infrastructure provider. This agreement marks a significant milestone in

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SkyDrive Reaches Agreement with Japan’s Civil Aviation Authority on its General Certification Plan, a Core Element of the Type Certification Process

Toyota, Aichi, Japan, March 9, 2026 – SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, today announced that it has reached agreement with the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (“JCAB”) on the General Certification Plan for its “SKYDRIVE” (SkyDrive Model SD-05). The agreement marks another major step forward in the aircraft’s type

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MASC Signs Letter of Intent with SkyDrive for the Purchase of SKYDRIVE Aircraft

TOYOTA, Japan, March 6th, 2026 – SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, is delighted to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with MASC (Okayama Kurashiki Mizushima Aero & Space Industry Cluster Study Group; a “general incorporated association”) over the future purchase of SKYDRIVE (SkyDrive Model SD-05)

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SkyDrive Completes First Demo Flights in Tokyo

TOYOTA, Japan, March 3rd, 2026 – SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of a series of demo flights of its “SKYDRIVE” (SkyDrive Model SD-05), conducted over the five days between February 24 (Tue) and February 28 (Sat), 2026. The flights, which were

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SkyDrive Reaches General Understanding with 7A Drones, a major Taiwanese Drone System Company, for the Purchase of “SKYDRIVE” (SkyDrive Model SD-05) eVTOL Aircraft

Taiwan & TOYOTA, Japan, February 12, 2026 – SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer, is pleased to announce that it has reached a general understanding with 7A Drones Co., Ltd. (“7A Drones”), a major Taiwanese drone system company, for the purchase of 10 “SKYDRIVE” (SkyDrive Model SD-05) eVTOL aircraft. This agreement outlines

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SkyDrive, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Mitsubishi Estate and Kanematsu to Conduct eVTOL Demo Flight at Tokyo Big Sight

TOYOTA, Japan, February 3rd, 2026 – SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, is pleased to announce that it will conduct demo flights of its “SKYDRIVE” (SkyDrive Model SD-05) over the five days between February 24 (Tue) and February 28 (Sat), 2026. This initiative is being organized in collaboration with

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SkyDrive Partners with SASMOS for EWIS Design and Manufacturing for SKYDRIVE SD-05 Production Aircraft

Bangalore, India & TOYOTA, Japan, January 23rd, 2026 – SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, announced today that it has entered into a development agreement with SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd. (“SASMOS”), an Indian aerospace and defence engineering and manufacturing company, for the design of the Electrical Wiring Interconnection System

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SkyDrive Reaches General Understanding with AeroGulf Services on Purchase of 20 eVTOL Aircraft with Anticipated Delivery Beginning in 2028

TOYOTA, Japan, January 15, 2026 – SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer, today announced that it has reached a general understanding with AeroGulf Services Company LLC regarding the potential purchase of the 20  “SKYDRIVE (SkyDrive type SD-05 model) ”eVTOL aircraft. This agreement outlines the framework, including pricing structure and delivery timelines, for

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CEO Insights: 2026 : Countdown to the Real-World Deployment of Air Mobility

Happy New Year! As we kick off 2026, I want to give a huge shout-out to all of you who are helping us make the “Air Mobility Revolution” happen. Seriously, your dedication to this big dream is what keeps us flying! 2025 was a massive year for SkyDrive—it’s when the eVTOL went from “someday” to

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【Yamaguchi Test Site】Flight Demonstration for Shareholders Conducted

TOYOTA, Japan, December 15, 2025 – SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, invited shareholders to witness a live flight demonstration at its Yamaguchi Test Site in Yamaguchi city, Yamaguchi prefecture on December 9, 2025.   Flight DemonstrationThe aircraft showcased was the first prototype of the SKYDRIVE SD-05. The demonstration

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