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SkyDrive has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding with Goyang Special City and Verty in South Korea to advance advanced air mobility services. The agreement focuses on establishing operational infrastructure, conducting flight trials, and building a regional ecosystem to prepare for commercial eVTOL flights in Goyang City
This initiative aligns with South Korea’s roadmap to launch commercial eVTOL operations by 2028, combining SkyDrive’s aircraft engineering, Verty’s operational integration, and Goyang’s regional infrastructure, according to SkyDrive
Source: Urban Air Mobility News
eVTOL Insights announced the approaching deadline for early bird entries to its Global Advanced Air Mobility Awards 2027, with discounted entry fees available until December 31, 2026. The awards feature over 30 categories recognizing achievements in aircraft technology, infrastructure, certification, and individual and company contributions to the advanced air mobility sector
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Galaxy 1 Communications and Viasat have commenced commercial production of their jointly developed UAV connectivity platform following two years of development and testing. The platform leverages Viasat’s L-band satellite network to provide connectivity and operational services for uncrewed and autonomous aircraft operating in remote areas
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Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama visited SkyDrive’s flight test facility in Yamaguchi City to observe a demonstration of the company’s pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The flight lasted approximately six minutes, covering 2.2 kilometers at a maximum speed of 78 km/h and altitude of 30 meters
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