SkyDrive files paperwork for FAA approval
Japanese eVTOL manufacturer SkyDrive’s has submitted its application for its three-seat aircraft to the US (Federal Aviation Administration) FAA.
The application for the Skydrive eVTOL was accepted in April having…
June 18, 2024
Japanese eVTOL manufacturer SkyDrive’s has submitted its application for its three-seat aircraft to the US (Federal Aviation Administration) FAA.
The application for the Skydrive eVTOL was accepted in April having been made via the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB).
It remains unclear as to when the company will be granted US regulatory approval, however the company said it was anticipating JCAB clearance in 2026.
SkyDrive CEO Tomohiro Fukuzawa said: “Our development team has been working on both aircraft development and type certification activities in parallel.
“We are very grateful to the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau for supporting our application and looking forward to a successful FAA type certification.
“This collaboration allows us to advance our certification processes in both Japan and the United States simultaneously.
“With the FAA’s experience in the certification process of several eVTOLs and the JCAB already advancing the certification of our aircraft, we aim to work together to create a future where our eVTOL can operate commercially around the world.”
