SkyDrive 与 Whitesky 公布 eVTOL 计划

21st August 2025

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Japanese eVTOL manufacturer SkyDrive has formed a strategic partnership with Whitesky Aviation, an Indonesian helicopter operator.

Under the agreement, SkyDrive and Whitesky will jointly explore the deployment of the SKYDRIVE eVTOL aircraft across several use cases. These include operations based out of Cengkareng Heliport, which is owned by Whitesky and located next to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, and potential applications supporting Indonesia’s vital mining sector. As part of this early-stage commitment, Whitesky has placed a pre-order for up to 30 SKYDRIVE units.

This partnership underscores SkyDrive’s global expansion strategy, following initiatives already underway in the United States, Asia, and the Middle East. Whitesky, with its expertise in helicopter-based charters, sightseeing, cargo transport, medical evacuation, and mining logistics, provides a strong operational foundation for integrating eVTOL technology into Indonesia’s aviation landscape. The adoption of SkyDrive’s compact, zero-emission aircraft is expected to play a pivotal role in easing traffic congestion in urban centres, while simultaneously reducing environmental impact and enhancing access to remote industrial areas.

The two companies aim to launch eVTOL sightseeing services in central Jakarta by fiscal year 2028. In preparation for scalable operations, Whitesky will lead the development of core infrastructure by constructing a hub-and-spoke system suited to Indonesia’s complex geographic and industrial terrain. This infrastructure initiative will enable the safe, efficient, and scalable operation of eVTOL aircraft nationwide, laying the groundwork for the future of next-generation air mobility in the country, the new partners said.

“We believe the future of electric air mobility lies in its seamless integration across both urban and industrial landscapes. Our strategic alliance with SkyDrive is a pivotal step toward realising that vision in Indonesia. By combining our operational expertise with SkyDrive’s cutting-edge eVTOL technology, we’re not just introducing a new mode of transport – we’re shaping a new era of connectivity across the archipelago.

“From easing urban congestion to enabling sustainable logistics in remote sectors, this partnership reflects our commitment to innovation, environmental responsibility, and inclusive advancement in aviation,” said Ari Nurwanda, CCO, Whitesky Aviation. 

As part of the long-term roadmap, SkyDrive and Whitesky are also working towards concluding a firm order agreement for the SKYDRIVE aircraft.

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A network has been devised for Indonesia’s complex terrain