Name: In Japan, World Expo Visitors Are Getting Their First Glimpse of New eVTOL Aircraft
Uploaded: 2025-09-05T15:56:31.000Z
Description: Authorities in Japan have shown encouragement for early plans to launch eVTOL air services.

Japanese start-up SkyDrive is flying its three-seat SD-05 eVTOL aircraft at the World Expo event being held in Osaka through mid-October. The flights demonstrate to attendees what new air taxi services might look like in busy cities. U.S. company Joby, which is backed by car maker Toyota, will also demonstrate its aircraft.

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In Japan, World Expo Visitors Get Their First Glimpse of New eVTOL Aircraft

Authorities in Japan have shown encouragement for early plans to launch eVTOL air services. 

In Japan, World Expo Visitors Are Getting Their First Glimpse of New eVTOL Aircraft

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