Japanese Developer Expands Into Middle East With Dubai Helicopter Operator
SkyDrive, a Japanese eVTOL developer, has reached a general understanding with Dubai-based helicopter operator AeroGulf Services for the sale of up to 20 electric vehicle takeoff and landing aircraft. The agreement includes a pricing structure and delivery timelines for 10 units in 2028 and a further 10 units in 2029. This partnership marks SkyDrive’s first detailed exploration of commercial parameters with a customer outside Japan and represents a significant step towards achieving full-scale commercialization by 2028. The deal was first reported by AeroTime.