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SkyDrive Secures FAA Certification Basis for SD-05 eVTOL, Advancing U.S. Market Entry

Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive has reached a significant milestone by agreeing on a G-1 issue paper with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. This document establishes the certification basis for its SD-05 aircraft, outlining the specific airworthiness and environmental standards required for FAA type certification. The agreement is a critical step in the company's strategy to enter the American market. To support this expansion, SkyDrive has established a U.S. subsidiary in South Carolina and is actively seeking a manufacturing site. The company aims to achieve certification in Japan by 2026, with FAA validation to follow.

Official Source: https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/advanced-air-mobility/skydrive-agrees-evtol-cert-plan-us-expansion

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