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SkyDrive’s eVTOL to debut in India by 2028
Japanese flying car maker SkyDrive Inc plans to commercialise its eVTOL aircraft in Japan and India by 2028, starting with medical logistics, especially organ transportation. Founder and CEO Tomohiro Fukuzawa told reporters…
The Story in Brief
Japanese flying car maker SkyDrive Inc plans to commercialise its eVTOL aircraft in Japan and India by 2028, starting with medical logistics, especially organ transportation. Founder and CEO Tomohiro Fukuzawa told reporters the company has already performed over 300 flight tests and is pursuing certification within two years.
SkyDrive has partnered with Air India and Suzuki to study use cases in India. It has received about 450 pre-orders globally, including 50 from India. The company is also considering future manufacturing in India, potentially for exports to the Middle East and Africa.
The Indian Opinion
Flying cars make for exciting headlines, but the hype often overshadows hard realities. SkyDrive's 2028 target assumes smooth certification and infrastructure in a country where even basic urban roads are choked. The focus on medical logistics is smart, but passenger air taxis will face regulatory hurdles, airspace congestion, and public acceptance. The real test will be whether SkyDrive gets certification by 2028, not just in Japan but also from India's aviation regulator.
Source: rediff.com
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