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SkyDrive lays out its SD-05 eVTOL certification strategy, targeting approval for its wingless multicopter concept SkyDrive is advancing a certification-focused roadmap for its SD-05 eVTOL, positioning the company’s wingless multicopter design around a clear regulatory path. The update outlines how SkyDrive intends to sequence development and evidence to support certification readiness for the aircraft.

2026-07-06T08:59:10.103449-07:00

SkyDrive lays out its SD-05 eVTOL certification strategy, targeting approval for its wingless multicopter concept

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Surf Air Mobility and BETA launch electric aircraft trials in Hawai‘i; SkyDrive and Whitesky push eVTOL commercialization in Ind Surf Air Mobility Inc. and BETA Technologies have started an electric aviation demonstration program in Hawai‘i to evaluate the operational, infrastructure, and economic requirements for scaling low-emission interisland cargo and passenger air service. Separately, SkyDrive and helicopter operator Whitesky Aviation held a two-day Jakarta event to advance eVTOL commercial plans in Indonesia.

2026-07-05T23:51:19.270422-07:00

Surf Air Mobility and BETA launch electric aircraft trials in Hawai‘i; SkyDrive and Whitesky push eVTOL commercialization in Ind

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SkyDrive and Whitesky Advance eVTOL Commercialization Efforts in Indonesia

2026-07-05T23:51:19.270422-07:00

SkyDrive and Whitesky Advance

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FAA and DOT break ground on V-PAR facility at Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center to advance vertical takeoff and landing procedur The FAA and US Department of Transportation held a June 25 groundbreaking for the Vertical Take-Off and Landing Procedures and Analysis Range (V-PAR) at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City. The new facility is set to support advanced air mobility research, including development and analysis of VTOL procedures.

2026-07-05T23:51:19.077260-07:00

FAA and DOT break ground on V-PAR facility at Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center to advance vertical takeoff and landing procedur

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FAA and DOT Break Ground on V‑PAR Facility for Advanced Air Mobility Research

2026-07-05T23:51:19.077260-07:00

FAA and DOT Break Ground on V‑

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SkyDrive completes 300 test flights of SD-05 eVTOL, milestone reached without incident SkyDrive says it has completed 300 demo/test flights of its SD-05 eVTOL model. The milestone was achieved over about 20 months, spanning November 2024 through June 2026, with the company reporting no incidents during the program’s demonstration flights.

2026-07-03T00:14:05.150743-07:00

SkyDrive completes 300 test flights of SD-05 eVTOL, milestone reached without incident

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US’ Mokulele Airlines launches trial with Beta’s ALIA

2026-07-02T13:59:53.206109-07:00

US’ Mokulele Airlines launches

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Wisk and Boeing hit with lawsuit over eVTOL software safety claims A software manager has filed suit against Wisk and Boeing, alleging retaliation and discrimination tied to the company’s eVTOL software safety assertions. The complaint centers on disputes over how software safety is claimed and handled during development, exposing potential program and governance risks for the certification pathway.

2026-07-02T13:59:15.061750-07:00

Wisk and Boeing hit with lawsuit over eVTOL software safety claims

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SkyDrive lays out its SD-05 eVTOL certification strategy, targeting approval for its wingless multicopter concept

FAA and DOT break ground on V-PAR facility at Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center to advance vertical takeoff and landing procedur

Surf Air Mobility and BETA launch electric aircraft trials in Hawai‘i; SkyDrive and Whitesky push eVTOL commercialization in Ind

SkyDrive and Whitesky Advance eVTOL Commercialization Efforts in Indonesia

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