Skyfly today announced it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Florida Department of Transportation to operate at SunTrax in Auburndale, Florida. Skyfly is developing a two seat fixed-wing electric aircraft that is built to conform to the FAA’s new MOSAIC rules for Light-Sport Category aircraft. Called the Axe, it can take off and land either conventionally with a runway rollout, or vertically with no runway required, and then cruise on its two wings.
The Skyfly-FDOT agreement establishes the company’s first dedicated presence in the United States. Skyfly’s plans were publicly showcased on 10 August 2026, when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited the SunTrax facility in Auburndale to highlight the site’s expanding role in advanced air mobility and autonomous vehicle testing.
Under the terms of the LOI, Skyfly intends to commence occupancy of the leased space in the fourth quarter of 2026. SunTrax will also support Skyfly’s growth in Florida, including assistance with local workforce development, state and federal grant guidance, and regulatory introductions, including with the FAA. The parties intend to finalize a formal lease agreement in the coming months.
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