Advanced Air Mobility (eVTOL / Urban Air Mobility)   Middle East   Aircraft Orders and Deliveries   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  

SkyDrive signs framework to sell up to 20 SD‑05 eVTOLs to Dubai operator AeroGulf; deliveries from 2028

SkyDrive has reached a framework agreement with Dubai helicopter operator AeroGulf for the potential sale of up to 20 SD‑05 eVTOL aircraft, outlining pricing and commercial terms. The Japanese developer says deliveries are expected to begin in 2028 as it advances certification and production planning.

Discovered 2026-01-14T15:11:49.296384-08:00 | 2026-01-14T15:11:49.296384-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The deal commits up to 20 SD‑05 eVTOLs with deliveries expected from 2028, moving SkyDrive from demonstrator activity toward operator sales and fleet build‑out.

  • The agreement aligns with the UAE’s push to be an operational AAM testbed and accelerates commercial deployment planning in the Gulf region ([source:6ab48a52-2b99-4fd0-b1b1-4127a9aa6716]).

  • It underscores regional investment in the support infrastructure and logistics required for eVTOL services, complementing large Middle East purchases of ground‑support systems and staging assets for AAM operations ([source:ec23347b-9da8-4b8f-bfaf-c6b5e983a8b6]).

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dronelife.com cargotalkgcc.com aeromorning.com aaminternational.com Business Wire AeroTime
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2026-01-14T15:11:49.296384-08:00
Latest Update
2026-01-20T05:53:52.976890-08:00
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