{"id":84214,"date":"2025-02-12T16:22:30","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T16:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/aerospace\/skydrives-evtol-receives-jcab-g-1-certification\/"},"modified":"2025-02-12T16:22:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T16:22:30","slug":"skydrives-evtol-receives-jcab-g-1-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=84214","title":{"rendered":"SkyDrive’s eVTOL receives JCAB G-1 certification"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The advancement marks a key milestone in the \u2018SKYDRIVE\u2019 eVTOL aircraft\u2019s three-seater, lightweight model\u2019s journey towards type certification, as it undergoes flight testing. Credit: SkyDrive Inc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

SkyDrive has received a G-1 certification basis for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB), marking a step towards the company\u2019s goal of commercialising the vehicle.<\/p>\n

This development follows an agreement reached between the JCAB and SkyDrive regarding the airworthiness and performance standards necessary for the type certification of the \u2018SKYDRIVE\u2019, a lightweight, three-seater eVTOL aircraft currently in flight tests.<\/p>\n

The JCAB\u2019s decision is a continuation of the collaboration that began in March 2022, when SkyDrive agreed to use the JCAB Airworthiness Inspection Manual (AIM) Part II (Revision 61) for the type certification of its eVTOLs.<\/p>\n

The AIM Part II provides airworthiness criteria for fixed-wing aircraft with a takeoff weight of up to 8,618kg or less, and Revision 61, which offers manufacturers flexibility in demonstrating their aircraft\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n

The agreement between SkyDrive and the JCAB marks a milestone in navigating the complex road to aircraft certification, especially for aircraft such as eVTOLs, which lack standardised regulations.<\/p>\n

It provides additional clarity and direction essential for SkyDrive as it prepares for the official public unveiling and demonstration flights at World Expo 2025 in Osaka.<\/p>\n

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