SkyDrive Inc. (\u201cSkyDrive\u201d), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, is pleased to announce that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), a government organization and affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport that oversees and manages the overall transportation system in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (UAE), signed several strategic cooperation agreements with leading local and international, including SkyDrive, on day two of DRIFTx 2025, held as part of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week organized by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council. ITC is going to introduce the eVTOL \u201cSKYDRIVE (SkyDrive type SD-05 model) (*2)\u201d as a means of transportation in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Abu Dhabi is emerging as a global leader in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), strategically positioning eVTOL technology at the heart of its future transportation ecosystem. Under the leadership of the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), the Emirate has launched a comprehensive initiative encompassing regulatory framework development, vertiport and charging infrastructure planning, and extensive feasibility studies\u2014positioning Abu Dhabi to become one of the world\u2019s first cities to launch commercial eVTOL operations.
This partnership between SkyDrive and ITC represents a pivotal step toward realizing this vision. The collaboration will focus on three key pillars: establishing a comprehensive eVTOL ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, developing critical infrastructure including vertiports and charging stations, and conducting thorough commercialization feasibility studies for the \u201cSKYDRIVE (SD-05)\u201d aircraft. Together, SkyDrive and ITC aim to transform urban mobility in the UAE capital, offering residents and visitors an innovative, sustainable, and efficient transportation solution that seamlessly integrates air mobility into Abu Dhabi\u2019s smart city infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are deeply honored to partner with the Integrated Transport Centre and the Abu Dhabi government, who are demonstrating exceptional leadership in advancing both the infrastructure and regulatory frameworks necessary for eVTOL commercialization,\u201d <\/em>says Tomohiro Fukuzawa, CEO and Founder of SkyDrive. \u201cAbu Dhabi\u2019s proactive approach and commitment to innovation make it an ideal partner as we work toward our vision of making the sky a part of everyday transportation. Through this collaboration with ITC, we look forward to delivering a transformative mobility experience that offers residents, business travelers, and tourists a faster, cleaner, and more sustainable way to navigate the Emirate.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThese agreements reflect Abu Dhabi\u2019s commitment to building a smart, integrated transport system and adopting the latest autonomous-driving and advanced air mobility technologies, in support of our vision for more efficient and better-connected cities\u201d, says Dr. Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli, Acting Director General at ITC. \u201cAs the regulatory authority for the transport sector, we are forging strategic local and international partnerships that will accelerate the shift towards future mobility solutions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n About Integrated Transportation Centre<\/strong> SkyDrive Inc. (\u201cSkyDrive\u201d), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, is pleased to announce that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3489,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,4,10,7,281,355],"tags":[345,477,549],"class_list":["post-3488","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-international","category-life-style","category-mena","category-travel","category-uae","tag-abu-dhabi","tag-evtols","tag-skydrive"],"yoast_head":"\n
The Integration Transport Centre (ITC) is a government entity established in 2016, responsible for the planning, design, and operation of all integrated transport systems in Abu Dhabi including land, marine, and air transport. The ITC is committed to developing sustainable, efficient, and innovative transport solutions that enhance the quality of life and support the Emirate\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"