Regulations and Government
Japan Approves Certification Plan for SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL
The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau still needs to approve the means of compliance
SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL
SkyDrive conducted five days of public demonstration flights with its three-seat SD-05 eVTOL aircraft in Tokyo.

The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has agreed on the general certification plan for SkyDrive’s SD-05 eVTOL aircraft. The agreement on March 9 confirms the processes through which the start-up aims to complete type certification for the three-seat model in time for the targeted launch of commercial operations in 2028.

Previously, SkyDrive has submitted certification plans to JCAB covering all aspects of the aircraft, including electric motors and airframe structures. Once the agency has completed its review of these plans and confirmed the overall means of compliance, the company will be able to start compliance testing.