Japanese eVTOL manufacturer SkyDrive has announced the signing of a strategic alliance with F&E Aircraft Maintenance (Miami), LLC. FEAM Aero has extensive expertise in line maintenance, and the partnership will create aframework for the maintenance, support, and scalability of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, both across the U.S. and beyond, says SkyDrive in a press release.
“SkyDrive established a local subsidiary in the U.S. in 2023,” said the statement. “The company is now actively collaborating with U.S. partners, including FEAM Aero, to develop practical use cases and tailor its offerings based on the current, real-world state of the Advanced Air Mobility industry. Rather than focusing solely on future possibilities, the company is strategically investing its resources to address the immediate priorities and tangible needs of the American market.
“FEAM Aero has 52 global line stations in the U.S., the U.K., Europe, etc., and supports more than 130,000 flights annually, servicing 70 operators, including major airlines, cargo carriers, regional airlines and private operators….SkyDrive and FEAM Aero will closely collaborate to develop and model diverse operational use cases, ensuring that SkyDrive’s eVTOL fleet operates efficiently and reliably across various real-world scenarios. The partnership will primarily focus on regional routes originating from regional airports, which are expected to receive quicker regulatory approval, enabling a faster roll-out of services.”
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