SkyDrive signs Australian operator LOI for up to five SD-05 aircraft - 2026-08-18 - Partnership - The basic agreement sets pricing and a delivery schedule targeting two aircraft in 2028 and three in 2029, but remains a letter of intent rather than a firm aircraft order. The partners plan to launch sightseeing flights in 2028… - source: skydrive.co.jp
Sanyoh to manufacture sheet-metal parts for SD-05 - 2026-07-22 - Partnership - The agreement adds a Japanese sheet-metal supplier to the SD-05 production network. Sanyoh will contribute component-production capability. The announcement is a supplier selection rather than a new aircraft launch. - source: prtimes.jp
Airtificial joins SD-05 supply chain with CFRP structures - 2026-07-22 - Partnership - The agreement covers structural components for the SD-05 programme. Airtificial contributes composite engineering and production capability. The announcement is a supply agreement rather than a new aircraft launch. - source: prtimes.jp
ITO wins precision-machining role on SD-05 - 2026-07-22 - Partnership - The agreement supports the SD-05 production supply chain. ITO will contribute precision metal-machining capability. The announcement is a supplier selection rather than a new aircraft launch. - source: prtimes.jp
SkyDrive, 7A Drones and ITRI prepare Penghu eVTOL medical service - 2026-07-21 - Partnership - Work now covers candidate routes, participating hospitals, vertiports, aircraft-control systems and charging infrastructure. The framework builds on 7A Drones' earlier plan to acquire ten SkyDrive aircraft. The service timing… - source: timestech.in
SkyDrive raises JPY8.3B Pre-Series D at JPY38.7B reported valuation - 2025-07-04 - Funding - MUFG Bank led the ¥8.3 billion third-party allotment, with Suzuki, JR East, JR Kyushu and seven other companies investing. The matching Japan Investment Corporation deal record lists a ¥38.7 billion valuation without specifying a pre… - source: skydrive.co.jp