SkyDrive to Conduct eVTOL Implementation Study in Japan

SkyDrive has partnered with JR Kyushu to commence a feasibility study for the introduction of SKYDRIVE eVTOL in the Kyushu region of Japan By William Mackenzie / 08 Jul 2024
SkyDrive to Conduct eVTOL Implementation Study in Japan
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SkyDrive, a Japanese eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, and Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) have signed an agreement to conduct a feasibility study for eVTOL deployment in the Kyushu region of Japan.

SkyDrive eVTOL on Vertiport

Under this partnership, SkyDrive and JR Kyushu have agreed to conduct implementation studies for the SKYDRIVE eVTOL.

This includes business plans and geographical analyses, with the aim of launching routes utilizing JR Kyushu’s railroad stations, commercial facilities, and other locations.

SkyDrive and JR Kyushu assert that introducing the SKYDRIVE eVTOL in Kyushu will further attract visitors to tourist destinations, contributing to regional development, and enabling advanced urban development.

Alongside the agreement, JR Kyushu is in the process of expanding businesses that enrich travel and lifestyles, leveraging its strength in construction and services within the Kyushu region. 

Posted by William Mackenzie Will is a Content Specialist at Advanced Air Mobility International. He joined in 2024 with a background in professional copywriting, and writes on developments in electric aircraft, zero-emission flight systems, and next-generation air transport. His coverage highlights the technologies, regulations, and industry shifts driving the evolution of sustainable and autonomous aviation. Connect

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