Aircraft
SAI Flight To Operate SkyDrive eVTOL in South Carolina
Greenville-based charter operator pre-orders 10 eVTOL air taxis
A digital rendering of SkyDrive's SD-05 eVTOL aircraft flying near Greenville Downtown Airport
Private jet charter company SAI Flight plans to operate SkyDrive's SD-05 eVTOL aircraft from Greenville Downtown Airport, South Carolina's busiest general aviation hub.

SkyDrive is ramping up efforts to introduce eVTOL air taxi services in South Carolina. The Japanese aircraft developer has teamed up with private charter operator SAI Flight and Greenville Downtown Airport to explore business opportunities and potential flight routes for the three-seat SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL aircraft.

As part of the arrangement, announced on November 20, SAI Flight agreed to pre-order 10 SkyDrive eVTOL aircraft. The Part 135 operator plans to use the aircraft for on-demand air taxi services and is looking into additional applications, such as cargo transport and emergency response. Its existing fleet includes Beechcraft King Air, Bombardier Challenger, and Learjet models.

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