SkyDrive, a Japan-based eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, has announced that it has obtained Approved Design Organization (ADO) certification from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB), part of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT).
This makes SkyDrive the first dedicated eVTOL developer in Japan to receive this recognition. The certification confirms that the company meets strict standards for quality control and safety management in aircraft design and post-design inspection.
The milestone represents an important advancement toward the commercial use of eVTOL aircraft and the development of a new generation mobility ecosystem in Japan.
This certification is equivalent to the Design Organisation Approval (DOA) issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
