Nazione AAM

sta elevando l'industria mondiale degli AAM / UAM / UAS / UAV / Air Taxi eVTOL e delle auto volanti verso il futuro!

Ten executives standing behind a table, giving thumbs up at an eVTOL joint R&D signing ceremony, with partner logos on a purple backdrop and a date line visible (Oct 28, 2026).

SkyDrive Signs MOU with Six Singapore Tech Companies to Collaborate on Advanced Air Mobility R&D

 

MOU signing ceremony held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on Oct. 28, 2026.

Image Credit: SkyDrive Media

SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading compact eVTOL aircraft (*1)  developer based in Japan, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for joint research, development, and technical validation focused on key component technologies for eVTOL aircraft with six Singapore-based technology companies — Accuron Technologies, Heron Airbridge, HOPE Technik, KVI, Neo Aeronautics and Volt14 Solutions — at the Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology (SWITCH). These companies possess advanced technical capabilities in key fields including advanced manufacturing, advanced batteries, rapid prototyping, and flight operations management.

■ Background and Objectives
Driven by its vision of making daily air transportation a reality, SkyDrive is advancing manufacturing and commercialization efforts in Japan while pursuing international technology development for global markets.

As an Asian hub for technological innovation, Singapore hosts world-class technical capabilities across aerospace, advanced materials and electronics. Situated at the heart of Southeast Asia, a key strategic market for SkyDrive where the eVTOL market is rapidly expanding, Singapore serves as an ideal base for advancing next-generation air mobility initiatives in the region.

The purpose of this MOU is to evaluate and advance joint research and development (R&D) focused on key component technologies — such as aircraft weight reduction, next-generation batteries, and flight operations management — as well as potential validation environments, through collaboration with these local technical partners. This collaboration covers pure technical validation and research and development in the region, aiming to establish foundational technologies for a future sustainable air mobility society.

■ Partner Companies and Key Technical Domains
Under the MOU, SkyDrive will explore joint research and development with the following six Singaporean companies specializing in advanced technical fields.

  • Advanced Aerospace Manufacturing Technology
    • Company: Accuron Technologies (https://www.accuron.com/)
    • Collaboration: Leveraging advanced metallic additive manufacturing expertise built in the aerospace sector to manufacture complex metal components that achieve both lightweight design and high safety standards.
  • Air Traffic and Flight Operations Management Systems for eVTOLs
    • Company: Heron Airbridge (https://heron-airbridge.com/)
    • Collaboration: Conducting technical validation for real-time airspace monitoring and traffic management to build an operational environment where multiple aircraft can fly smoothly and safely.
  • Rapid Prototyping and Testing to Accelerate Development
    • Company: HOPE Technik (https://hopetechnik.com/)
    • Collaboration: Utilizing rapid prototyping expertise gained through robotics and autonomous systems development to establish a framework for swiftly manufacturing, testing, and validating experimental components and aircraft.
  • Control Program Development to Optimize Battery (Cell and Pack) Lifespan and Charging Speed
    • Company: KVI (https://kvi-battery.com/)
    • Collaboration: Evaluating and validating software technology that commands and controls safe, rapid charging directly from the battery cell and pack level rather than the charger itself, enabling continuous flight operations and efficient operational turnaround for eVTOL aircraft.
  • Regulatory Collaboration, AAM Operational Framework, Flight Test Infrastructure and Regional Business Development
    • Company: Neo Aeronautics (https://www.neo-aeronautics.com/)
    • Collaboration: Exploring joint efforts on operational testing, validation, regulatory certification of eVTOLs and regional business development.
  • Next-Generation Battery Cell & Pack Design for Extended Flight Range
    • Company: Volt14 Solutions (https://volt14.com/)
    • Collaboration: Developing high-capacity battery cells using advanced silicon-based materials and evaluating lightweight, safe battery pack architectures optimized for eVTOL aircraft.

■ Future Outlook
Based on this MOU, SkyDrive and the participating companies will engage in regular technical exchanges and information sharing, working toward definitive agreements for specific joint R&D initiatives and feasibility studies. SkyDrive will continue to deepen partnerships with advanced global technology leaders to accelerate the development of compact eVTOL aircraft built to the highest standards of safety and quality.

■ Comments from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Enterprise Singapore
Marcus Dass, Senior Vice President and Head, Global Enterprises, Singapore Economic Development Board
“SkyDrive’s plans to establish R&D partnerships in Singapore reflect our strength as a leading aerospace hub. SkyDrive will be a valuable addition to our aerospace ecosystem, and we look forward to welcoming more companies to partner with Singapore-based companies and research institutions to innovate and develop new technologies in this space.”

Ong Shin Rong, Executive Director, Manufacturing, Enterprise Singapore
“Enterprise Singapore welcomes the partnerships between SkyDrive and Singapore enterprises. These collaborations reflect the capabilities of our companies as technology and supply chain partners, while opening opportunities for them to participate in emerging global value chains and pursue new areas of growth.”

... note di SP

(*1) eVTOL is an abbreviation for electric vertical takeoff and landing.  As the name suggests, eVTOL aircraft can take off and land without a runway. eVTOLs are powered by electricity and incorporate advanced, automatic, flight control technology

Logo featuring a globe with grid lines, a red downward-pointing V and white wings, with the letters AEN at the topVisita
WWAEN.org
La rete #1 per le carriere e l'occupazione nel settore aerospaziale (AAM, UAM, UAV e UAS)
Trova un impiego e avvia la tua carriera in AAM, UAM, UAV, UAS e Aerospaziale Autonomo in tutto il mondo.

AAM Trader logo with a globe background and a bold red checkmark forming a V shape.Visita
AAMTrader.com
The world’s dedicated marketplace for electric and hybrid eVTOL, eSTOL, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Urban Air Mobility (UAM), and RPA, UAV, aircraft, connecting buyers and sellers of aircraft, drones, parts, equipment, and services across the global advanced aviation industry.

Logo for Advanced Air Medical Emergency Life Flight featuring a globe, red cross, and a red V-shaped wing emblem.Visita
AAMELF.org
Advanced Air Medical Emergency Life Flights+ Medical AAM/UAM/UAV/UAS/RPA Logistic Platform

L'autore

avatar dell'autore
EVHNews
Elettrico-ibrido E Automotive, E Aviation, E Marine Technology & Future Innovative Electric-Hybrid VTOL Aerospace Tech News Around The World! EVHNews.com è una piattaforma tecnologica digitale dedicata per EVVTOL, un'organizzazione globale di EV / Hybrid Automotive, E-Aviation, E-VTOL, E-Marine Future Technology Industry Show & Expo, dove i più grandi marchi mondiali di EV e E-VTOL investono nel futuro dei trasporti. EV H News è impegnata nel settore dei veicoli elettrici e dell'automotive ibrido, dell'aviazione elettronica, dell'E-VTOL-UAV e della marina, compresa la mobilità elettrica e-semi e e-camion. Questa piattaforma digitale includerà recensioni e risorse da parte dei leader mondiali del settore, molte delle quali incentrate sulla tecnologia blu pulita e sui carburanti alternativi, ove applicabili. La piattaforma di notizie EVH consente a tutti di accedere agli strumenti e alle informazioni disponibili per il futuro delle tecnologie elettroniche innovative dei settori e-automotive, e-aviation, e-marine, e-motorcycle e-semi ed e-truck e-motorsport. Informazioni su EVVTOL - EVVTOL è una nuova società che si propone come la più influente organizzazione di eventi espositivi e fieristici sulla tecnologia del futuro a livello globale, posizionandosi strategicamente per facilitare i clienti dell'industria dei trasporti EV e VTOL nelle loro esigenze! - L'obiettivo di EVVTOL è quello di presentare l'industria EV e VTOL e di introdurre i principali veicoli EV e VTOL e i produttori di componenti nel mondo dell'e-tech, svelando e mostrando tecnologie EV e E-VTOL all'avanguardia. - La missione di EVVTOL è quella di introdurre diverse mostre ed esposizioni tecnologiche, tra cui influenti summit d'affari EV di alto livello basati sul duplice tema dell'impegno commerciale con i principali produttori che operano nel settore della mobilità EV ed E, della tecnologia dell'informazione sui veicoli energetici e dell'infrastruttura di ricarica. Questi eventi rappresentano un'ottima opportunità per conoscere e discutere i più recenti progressi della tecnologia di trasporto nel settore EV& VTOL e le sfide energetiche delle batterie che ancora permangono. (evvtol.org) 877-4EV-VTOL (877-438-8865)

Iscriviti alla nostra newsletter