SkyDrive Inc.

06/10/2026

We are proud to share our CEO, Tomohiro Fukuzawa’s latest feature in the September issue of eVTOL Insights!

A huge thank you to ​Jason Pritchard for this fantastic deep dive into SkyDrive’s journey. The article explores our evolution from a weekend engineering project to a global AAM company, detailing our strategic pivot to a 3-seater aircraft, our mass-production partnership with Suzuki, and our pragmatic approach to commercialization.

Stay tuned - More to ​come!
Read the full feature here:

The Sep­tem­ber edi­tion of eVTOL Insights’ dig­i­tal mag­a­zine leads with an in-depth inter­view with Sky­Drive CEO Tomo­hi­ro Fukuza­wa, which explores

06/10/2026

We have launched a joint initiative with MUFG Bank and leading Kansai enterprises - spanning transportation, aviation, infrastructure, energy, tourism, and finance - to evaluate and advance commercial eVTOL operations.

▼ Read the full press release here:
https://skydrive.co.jp/en/news/73117/

04/10/2026

From Japan. To the sky. 🇯🇵🛫
Harmony with breathtaking landscapes.
That's the freedom we deliver at SkyDrive.

01/10/2026

A major step toward everyday urban air mobility.

Under the Cabinet Office's Super City Initiative, we have launched a joint study to repurpose existing rooftop emergency landing sites across Osaka City into eVTOL vertiports. Working with our key partners, this initiative aims to overcome urban constraints and make practical intra-city transit a reality.

▼ Read the full press release here:
https://skydrive.co.jp/en/news/73083

01/10/2026

To further accelerate our global commercialization and business expansion, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of two new members to our executive leadership team:

・Taiji Ono - Executive Vice President, Head of Global Business
・Gonzalo Ramos - Global Commercial Officer

Under this new leadership structure, we will accelerate preparations for commercial service launches in Japan and around the world, specifically advancing route development and establishing operational frameworks.

▼ Read the full press release here:
https://skydrive.co.jp/en/news/73070

01/10/2026

Honored to be part of the Japan Startup Award 2026 Ceremony!

#日本スタートアップ大賞

29/09/2026

From Japan. To the sky. 🇯🇵🛫
Urban energy meets airborne freedom.
Mobility, elevated.

28/09/2026

From Japan. To the sky ✈️🇯🇵
Compact. Ready for the dense metropolis.
The city sky, unlocked.

27/09/2026

Here is a great video that explains the "Japan Growth Strategy" in a very easy-to-understand way. Please check it out!
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qL3zUdLeG0&t=480s

Furthermore, eVTOLs are positioned as a key product and technology within the "Aviation and Aerospace" sector—one of the 17 strategic fields the government is heavily prioritizing for growth investments under this strategy.

『骨太方針2026』を全体読んだという方は少ないかもしれません。東京ホテイソンさんと杉村太蔵さん、担当大臣・城内大臣が、熱いトークでそ...

25/09/2026

We are incredibly honored to receive the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award at the Japan Startup Awards 2026.

At the award ceremony held today, September 25, at the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi experienced the SKYDRIVE flight simulator firsthand. It was a valuable opportunity for the Prime Minister to directly experience our aircraft's greatest features: intuitive single-stick control and user-friendly simplicity.

▼ Read the full press release here:
https://skydrive.co.jp/en/news/73000