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title: "SkyDrive Reaches Agreement with Japan’s Civil Aviation Authority on its General Certification Plan, a Core Element of the Type Certification Process"
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description: "SkyDrive Inc. has reached an agreement with Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau on its General Certification Plan for the SKYDRIVE eVTOL aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the type certification process. This agreement aligns both parties on demonstrating the aircraft's safety and compliance with legal requirements, reducing future certification risks. SkyDrive has submitted additional certification plans, currently under review, and aims to advance to compliance testing soon. The company is on track for commercial launch in 2028, with plans to pursue FAA certification after JCAB approval."
datetime: "2026-03-09T05:04:15.000Z"
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# SkyDrive Reaches Agreement with Japan’s Civil Aviation Authority on its General Certification Plan, a Core Element of the Type Certification Process

A Japan-based eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, SkyDrive Inc., has finalized an agreement with the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau for the General Certification Plan of its "SKYDRIVE" model SD-05. This marks a significant advancement in the aircraft's type certification program. The plan outlines the activities necessary to showcase the aircraft's compliance with regulations. SkyDrive continues to progress in its efforts to secure certification for its innovative flying car technology.

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