{"id":12454,"date":"2024-03-15T10:00:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T01:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skydrive.co.jp\/en\/?p=12454"},"modified":"2024-03-15T09:39:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T00:39:40","slug":"skydrive-signs-pre-order-with-bravo-air-and-agrees-to-partner-in-developing-commercial-use-cases-originating-from-augusta-regional-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skydrive.co.jp\/en\/archives\/12454","title":{"rendered":"SkyDrive Signs Pre-Order with Bravo Air and Agrees to Partner in Developing Commercial Use Cases Originating from Augusta Regional Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12454\" class=\"elementor elementor-12454\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-be395eb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"be395eb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6a363b3\" data-id=\"6a363b3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d53d350 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d53d350\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.8.1 - 13-11-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><b>Augusta, GA, US and TOYOTA, Japan, March 14, 2024 &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SkyDrive Inc. (\u201cSkyDrive\u201d) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leading Japanese eVTOL aircraft (*1) manufacturer, and Bravo Air, a well-established private air charter service operator based in Augusta, GA, USA, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have signed a letter of intent for the purchase of up to (5) \u201cSD-05 \u201cSKYDRIVE\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (*2)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aircraft.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The agreement also includes the formation of a \u201cPartnership\u201d to conduct joint studies in the development of use cases originating from Augusta Regional Airport to scale Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) within the region including the adaption of SkyDrive`s business model for air taxi services.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-972dc2d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"972dc2d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6e18df5\" data-id=\"6e18df5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25033c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"25033c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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SkyDrive aims to establish a thriving eVTOL air taxi network that connects Augusta Regional Airport to various destinations across the region, providing a seamless last-mile mobility experience for commuters and travelers alike. This exciting venture would not have been possible without the overwhelming support from state and local governments.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SkyDrive is committed to collaborating closely with Bravo Air and the State of Georgia to cultivate a robust operational AAM infrastructure that benefits regional airports and operators with the goal of creating a connected, environmentally friendly Air Taxi network that serves the needs of local communities while promoting economic growth and opportunity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SkyDrive has indicated their intent to continue working alongside key stakeholders in both Georgia and South Carolina to make this vision a reality and invites all Part 135 Operators and related stakeholders interested to join us on this thrilling journey into the future of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dann Standard, VP Operations of Bravo Air said,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cBravo Air is thrilled to be working with SkyDrive on revolutionizing AAM in the United States. Bravo Air was honored to have recently visited SkyDrive in Japan and had the opportunity to meet the teams working diligently to bring AAM development into a reality. We are excited to be a part of a collaborative effort to bring more environmentally conscious air travel options to the Augusta area and beyond. \u201c<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe are pleased to welcome SkyDrive to the Augusta Regional Airport and the Central Savannah River Area,\u201d said Mayor Garnett Johnson. \u201cWe see our vision for a greener future coming to fruition with companies starting to adopt these new electric aircraft and embracing these new eco-friendly technologies. \u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe would like to congratulate SkyDrive and Bravo Air on their new partnership,\u201d stated Mr. Herbert Judon, Executive Director. \u201cThe Augusta Regional Airport staff have worked diligently to prepare the infrastructure necessary to support the needs of this new industry. We are pleased to see this nascent industry start to grow and expand in our market.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomohiro Fukuzawa, Founder and CEO of SkyDrive said, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAs we embark on this new partnership with Bravo Air, we are thrilled to witness not only the growth of SkyDrive but also the broader eVTOL industry in the U.S. market. This collaboration with Bravo Air marks a significant step forward in our shared objective of advancing AAM development, particularly in the Southeast region in the U.S. We are excited about the transformative potential of this partnership and the opportunities it presents for innovation, sustainability, and continued progress in our industry\u201d.<\/span><\/p><p><b>About Bravo Air<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Bravo Air, we offer a non-membership, on-demand approach to private air travel. Our commitment to seamless service and unparalleled flexibility has set us apart, allowing us to redefine the standard of excellence in this field. We take immense pride in ensuring our client&#8217;s needs are not only met but exceeded.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, at Bravo Air, we are at the forefront of advancing aviation&#8217;s environmental responsibility. We believe in leading by example and implementing innovative measures to reduce our ecological footprint while maintaining top-tier service.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We envision a future where Bravo Air continues to be a catalyst for positive change, driving innovation, and setting new benchmarks for excellence in private air charter.<\/span><\/p><p><b>About SkyDrive Inc.<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SkyDrive was formally established in July 2018 after testing flying car concepts and prototypes from 2014 with the mission of \u201ctaking the lead in the once-in-a-century mobility revolution.\u201d Its vision is to create a future where everyone has access to eVTOLs as their daily transportation in Japan and across the world. The company succeeded in the first crewed eVTOL flight test in Japan in 2019 and its eVTOL \u201cSKYDRIVE\u201d is in the process of acquiring its Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) certification. SkyDrive has been selected as a company to participate in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) project at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. SkyDrive began production of \u201dSKYDRIVE\u201d in March 2024 at the plant owned by official production partner Suzuki Motor Company. SkyDrive is headquartered in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. Tomohiro Fukuzawa is the CEO of the company.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, please visit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/skydrive.co.jp\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/skydrive.co.jp\/en\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8ec13e2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8ec13e2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-23d98b3\" data-id=\"23d98b3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a775210 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a775210\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Editor\u2019s Note:<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(*1) \u201ceVTOL\u201d is an abbreviation for electric vertical takeoff and landing. eVTOL aircraft are characterized by electrification, a fully autonomous autopilot, and vertical takeoff and landing. It is also called Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) or Urban Air Mobility (UAM).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(*2) \u201cSKYDRIVE\u201d is a product name of SkyDrive Model SD-05. Model SD-05 is in the process of acquiring its Japan Civil Aviation Bureau certification.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(*3) Related press release: <\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/skydrive.co.jp\/en\/archives\/8635\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/skydrive.co.jp\/en\/archives\/8635<\/span><\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/skydrive.co.jp\/en\/archives\/9763\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u00a0 https:\/\/skydrive.co.jp\/en\/archives\/9763<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a4abdfc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a4abdfc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d778b49\" data-id=\"d778b49\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ee6c1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ee6c1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Contact:<br \/><\/b>Yoshimi Yamamoto<br \/>Public Relations<br \/>SkyDrive Inc.<br \/>Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@skydrive.co.jp\">info@skydrive.co.jp<\/a><\/p><p>Download the PDF from here<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/skydrive.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/\u3010SkyDrive\u3011-SkyDrive-Signs-Pre-Order-with-Bravo-Air-and-Agrees-to-Partner-in-Developing-Commercial-Use-Cases-Originating-from-Augusta-Regional-Airport.pdf\">\u3010SkyDrive\u3011 SkyDrive Signs Pre-Order with Bravo Air and Agrees to Partner in Developing Commercial Use Cases Originating from Augusta Regional Airport<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Augusta, GA, US and TOYOTA, Japan, March 14, 2024 &#8211; SkyDrive Inc. (\u201cSkyDrive\u201d) \u00a0a leading Japanese eVTOL aircraft (*1) manufacturer, and Bravo Air, a well-established private air charter service operator based in Augusta, GA, USA, have signed a letter of intent for the purchase of up to (5) \u201cSD-05 \u201cSKYDRIVE\u201d (*2) aircraft. 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