Key Takeaways
- SkyDrive sold up to 20 SD-05 eVTOL aircraft.
- AeroGulf Services purchased units for 2028 and 2029 delivery.
- Agreement represents first commercial exploration outside Japan.
SkyDrive Locks In Sale of 20 SD-05 eVTOL Aircraft to Dubai's AeroGulf
Japan's SkyDrive Expands Global Reach with Commercial eVTOL Deal
Japan’s SkyDrive has agreed to sell up to 20 electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to Dubai-based helicopter operator AeroGulf Services. The framework of the agreement includes pricing structure and delivery timelines for 10 units in 2028 and a further 10 units in 2029, according to SkyDrive. This represents the eVTOL developer’s first detailed exploration of commercial parameters with a customer outside Japan. Following successful demonstration flights at Expo 2025 in Osaka, SkyDrive is progressing towards achieving full-scale commercialization by 2028.
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