Bangalore, India & TOYOTA, Japan, January 23rd, 2026 – SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, announced today that it has entered into a development agreement with SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd. (“SASMOS”), an Indian aerospace and defence engineering and manufacturing company, for the design of the Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) for its eVTOL, the “SKYDRIVE” (SkyDrive Model SD-05).
Under this agreement, SASMOS will deliver a comprehensive EWIS solution including system design, prototyping, certification support, and serial production readiness.
The agreement enables SkyDrive to advance the “SKYDRIVE” program by reinforcing aircraft reliability and manufacturability, while laying the groundwork for scalable production as the company moves toward commercialization.
SASMOS designs and manufactures EWIS for aircraft and has a proven track record of participation in aircraft programs serving major global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, including The Boeing Company, Airbus SE, and Honeywell International Inc..
SkyDrive’s mission is to “lead the once-in-a-century mobility revolution” by developing eVTOLs which seamlessly integrate the skies into daily transportation. Following successful demonstration flights at the Expo 2025 in Osaka(*2), the company is now focused on its next major milestone: achieving full-scale commercialization by 2028.
As eVTOL aircraft adopt high-voltage electric propulsion systems and increasingly complex architectures, wiring systems are required to meet stringent requirements for safety, reliability, weight optimization, and manufacturability.
Through this partnership, SkyDrive aims to enhance aircraft reliability, manufacturability, and readiness for future mass production.
Tomohiro Fukuzawa, CEO of SkyDrive, commented: “We are pleased to begin this collaboration with SASMOS, a partner with strong experience in aerospace wiring systems. For eVTOL aircraft, where electrification is central to both performance and safety, the design and execution of wiring systems are fundamental to building aircraft that can be produced reliably and at scale. By working closely with SASMOS, we intend to reinforce the maturity of our production aircraft and advance toward stable, high-quality manufacturing as we prepare for commercialization.”
HG Chandrashekar, Chairman & Managing Director, SASMOS said: “We are honoured to partner with SkyDrive on this groundbreaking eVTOL programme. This collaboration embodies the shared vision of India and Japan to advance sustainable technologies and demonstrates SASMOS’ capability to deliver globally certified aerospace systems of the highest reliability and quality.”
About SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd.
Headquartered in Bangalore, India, SASMOS is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions for the aerospace, defence, and transportation sectors. With capabilities spanning EWIS design, system integration, and precision manufacturing, SASMOS serves major global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and customer partnership.
For more information, please visit: https://sasmos.com/
Editor’s Note:
(*1) “eVTOL” is an abbreviation for electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing. As the name suggests, eVTOL aircraft can take off and land without a runway. eVTOLs are powered by electricity and incorporate advanced, automatic, flight control technology.
(*2) Related press release：https://en.skydrive2020.com/archives/16292
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