SkyDrive today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Verty, a South Korean company building an integrated operational framework spanning flight operations, air traffic management and vertiport infrastructure. The agreement establishes a partnership to prepare for the introduction and commercial deployment of the SKYDRIVE (SD-05 model) eVTOL in South Korea, according to a SkyDrive press release.
“Under the agreement, SkyDrive and Verty will launch a joint feasibility study to assess flight safety, build infrastructure and map out operational routes — including scenic tourist flights and regional inter-city transit — with the goal of launching commercial deployment in South Korea by 2028,” says the press statement. Verty has verified integrated operating procedures across flight operations, air traffic control and vertiport management, aiming to become South Korea’s first operator to secure an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) for eVTOLs, continues the release.
SkyDrive and Verty will work together to establish diverse commercial business models in South Korea. Focus areas include scenic sightseeing routes in key tourist destinations such as Jeju Island, as well as inter-city transport routes connecting urban centers around the Seoul Metropolitan Area, including Goyang City.
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