2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Hanneke Weitering

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

The SD-05 eVTOL aircraft made its public debut at World Expo 2025

SkyDrive Flies eVTOL Air Taxi Prototype in Osaka

Charles Alcock

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

Rotorcraft service group says it may buy up to 50 of the three-seat SD-05 vehicle 

Dubai Helicopter Operator and SkyDrive Plan eVTOL Tourist Flights

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has issued the G-1 document to the start-up

Japanese Regulator Confirms Certification Basis for SkyDrive eVTOL 

Oita's local government partners with SkyDrive and Kyushu Railway Company

Japan’s Oita Prefecture Plans Integrated eVTOL and Rail Services

Greenville-based charter operator pre-orders 10 eVTOL air taxis

SAI Flight To Operate SkyDrive eVTOL in South Carolina

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Maintenance, repair, and overhaul group has 52 line stations in the U.S. and Europe

FEAM Aero Will Support SkyDrive eVTOL Aircraft Operators

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

New backers include public transportation group Osaka Metro

SkyDrive Attracts $55 Million in New Funding for eVTOL Aircraft

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

The Japanese manufacturer launched a partnership with Kyushu Railway Company

Japanese Train Operator Seeks to Integrate eVTOL Air Taxi Services

The three-seat vehicle is expected to achieve Japanese type certification in 2026

Japan's SkyDrive Begins FAA Type Certification for eVTOL Aircraft

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.

SkyDrive

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SkyDrive Flies eVTOL Air Taxi Prototype in Osaka

Dubai Helicopter Operator and SkyDrive Plan eVTOL Tourist Flights

Japanese Regulator Confirms Certification Basis for SkyDrive eVTOL

Japan’s Oita Prefecture Plans Integrated eVTOL and Rail Services

SAI Flight To Operate SkyDrive eVTOL in South Carolina

FEAM Aero Will Support SkyDrive eVTOL Aircraft Operators

SkyDrive Attracts $55 Million in New Funding for eVTOL Aircraft

Japanese Train Operator Seeks to Integrate eVTOL Air Taxi Services

Japan's SkyDrive Begins FAA Type Certification for eVTOL Aircraft

Bravo Air Plans To Operate SkyDrive eVTOL Aircraft

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