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SkyDrive and JR East showcase electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles at Takanawa Gateway City exhibition

Japanese eVTOL aircraft producer SkyDrive, in partnership with the East Japan Railway Company, is developing projects within Takanawa Gateway City.

SkyDrive and JR East present an exhibition featuring eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing)...
SkyDrive and JR East present an exhibition featuring eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft at Takanawa Gateway City

SkyDrive and JR East showcase electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles at Takanawa Gateway City exhibition

In August 2023, East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and SkyDrive, a leading Japanese eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, held a joint exhibition to promote the combination of railways and eVTOL travel. The event, which took place from August 29 to August 31, marked a significant step in the ongoing partnership between the two companies.

During the exhibition, SkyDrive and JR East announced a pre-order agreement for one of SkyDrive's advanced electric aircraft. This pre-order is a testament to the potential for seamless travel experiences by combining eVTOL flights with rail services.

The pre-ordered SkyDrive aircraft is destined for Haneda Airport, symbolising the integration of SkyDrive's eVTOL technology with traditional rail services. This collaboration signifies a commitment to the development of combined rail/eVTOL travel solutions.

The event showcased how future passengers will be able to seamlessly combine flights in SkyDrive's electric aircraft with overland journeys on conventional rail services. The joint exhibition was organised to promote this innovative travel concept and to share with the public the excitement over these new travel possibilities.

The pre-order agreement between SkyDrive and JR East further accelerates their growing collaboration. It is a result of their shared excitement over new travel possibilities and a significant step in the ongoing partnership between the two companies.

The pre-order of a SKYDRIVE aircraft by JR East marks a continued investment in SkyDrive's eVTOL technology. SkyDrive's advanced electric aircraft are part of the proposed solution for future combined rail/eVTOL travel.

The discussions on the potential of combined rail/eVTOL routes, which began earlier this year, have led to this exciting development. The event in August 2023 was focused on demonstrating the potential for seamless travel experiences by combining eVTOL flights with rail services. The pre-order agreement between SkyDrive and JR East was announced following the successful joint exhibition.

This partnership between SkyDrive and JR East is set to revolutionise travel, offering passengers a seamless and efficient journey from the rail station to the sky and back again. The pre-order of a SKYDRIVE aircraft by JR East is expected to contribute significantly to the development of combined rail/eVTOL travel solutions.

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