SkyDrive Co., Ltd.
ABeam Consulting and SkyDrive strengthen cooperation in manufacturing flying cars
~Signed supporter contract to accelerate project management~ ……
ABeam Consulting Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Takahiro Yamada; hereinafter referred to as “ABeam Consulting”) and SkyDrive Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Aichi Prefecture), which develops “flying cars” (*1) and “logistics drones” Toyota City and CEO Tomohiro Fukuzawa (hereinafter “SkyDrive”) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a supporter agreement (*2) to strengthen their cooperative promotion system in the production of flying cars.
[Image: https://prtimes.jp/i/38857/115/resize/d38857-115-75f8e0df6872178e9209-0.jpg&s3=38857-115-3422e46a9c530cc6fc7aaaa21de9360b-1920×300.jpg] ■Background of the contract SkyDrive was established in 2018 with the mission of “leading a once-in-a-century mobility revolution” and will hold an event in 2025 with the aim of realizing a future in which “the sky is used for everyday transportation” We are promoting the development of the flying car “SKYDRIVE” in preparation for operation at the upcoming Japan International Exposition (Osaka/Kansai Expo). For more than 40 years since its establishment, ABeam Consulting has been supporting the challenges of transformation for various companies both domestically and internationally as a consulting firm originating from Japan and Asia. In the manufacturing field, we use a
multidisciplinary approach to solve a wide range of issues in an increasingly complex environment, from strategy to execution, and contribute to solving industrial and local social issues. Utilizing this wealth of experience and knowledge, we have provided support in the manufacturing field, including SkyDrive’s efforts to realize Japan’s “flying cars,” and now, by accelerating the creation of further synergies, we are aiming for a prosperous future. In order to contribute to the creation of society, we have decided to enter into a supporter contract with SkyDrive.
From now on, ABeam Consulting will promote project management in the manufacturing process of flying cars, using its knowledge of business concept formulation and manufacturing development process formulation. Through this, we will accelerate the development of flying cars and work together to realize an air mobility society.
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Comment from Satoshi Tachibana, Executive Officer, Principal DXI Business Unit Head, ABeam Consulting Co., Ltd.
ABeam Consulting has signed a supporter agreement with SkyDrive with the aim of accelerating and realizing the development of flying cars. By providing our knowledge in the manufacturing field to SkyDrive, which is taking on the challenge of once-in-a-century mobility innovation in preparation for entering a new market, we will support SkyDrive in further accelerating its efforts.
We are confident that the realization of flying cars from Japan will have a great impact on society. As our company aims to accelerate social change through value co-creation with diverse stakeholders, we will work with SkyDrive to realize the development of flying cars and contribute to solving social issues.
Comment from Tomohiro Fukuzawa, Representative Director and CEO, SkyDrive Co., Ltd.
We are very encouraged to have the support of ABeam Consulting, which has a rich track record of consulting in the manufacturing field, as a supporter. In order to accelerate the realization of flying cars, detailed project progress management and operational management are extremely important. With project management support from ABeam Consulting, we will promote the development of a flying car with the aim of operating it at the Osaka/Kansai Expo in 2025 and commercial flight from 2026 onwards.
*1 What is a flying car? It is an easy-to-use and sustainable next-generation means of air transportation, made possible by aviation technologies such as electrification and automation, and flight modes such as vertical takeoff and landing. In other countries, it is called Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) or Urban Air Mobility (UAM).
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (as of March 2020) https://www.mlit.go.jp/common/001598463.pdf
*2 What is a supporter contract? A supporter contract at SkyDrive Co., Ltd. is a program in which we receive support from contracted companies in the form of parts discounts and man-hours, and together we create an industrial revolution in the sky.
For inquiries regarding supporter contracts: info@skydrive.co.jp (SkyDrive Co., Ltd. Public Relations)
≪ABeam Consulting Co., Ltd. Overview≫
Established: April 1981
Representative: Takahiro Yamada, President and Representative Director URL: https://www.abeam.com/jp/ja
Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business Description: ABeam Consulting is a comprehensive management consulting firm that provides global services tailored to each country and region through its overseas network, mainly in Asia. We are a company with approximately 7,800 professionals with specialized knowledge and extensive experience in strategy, BPR, IT,
organization/HR, outsourcing, etc., and are responsible for fields such as finance, manufacturing, distribution, energy, information and communications, and public services. We provide a wide range of consulting services to organizations. ABeam Consulting co-creates a new future with companies and organizations and contributes to the transformation of companies and society as a creative partner that leads to solid change.
≪SkyDrive Co., Ltd. Overview≫
Established: July 2018
Representative: Tomohiro Fukuzawa, Representative Director and CEO URL: https://skydrive2020.com/
Location: Toyota Head Office: 2-1-1 Koromo-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture Toyota Development Center: 20-2 Yamanoda, Nishinakayama-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
Toyota Test Field: Asuke District, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture Nagoya Airport Office: 2F Prefectural Nagoya Airport, Toyoba, Toyoyama-cho, Nishi-Kasugai-gun, Aichi Prefecture
Tokyo office: 7F Shinagawa East One Tower, 2-16-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo SPACES Shinagawa Osaka office: 8F Osaka Ekimae Daiichi Building, 1-3-1-800 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Subsidiary: Sky Works Co., Ltd.: Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture SkyDrive America, Inc.: 500 Carteret Street, Suite D, Beaufort, South Carolina 29902, U.S.A. Business description: With the mission of “leading a once-in-a-century mobility revolution,” we aim to create a future where we “utilize the sky for everyday transportation.” Established in July 2018, we are developing “flying cars” and “logistics drones” with Toyota City as our main base. In the development of “flying cars,” we successfully conducted Japan’s first public manned flight test in 2020, and are also involved in system design as a member of the public-private council. We are currently developing a three-seater “flying car” and aim to begin operation at the Osaka/Kansai Expo in 2025. In addition, together with Suzuki Motor Corporation, the manufacturing partner for the “Flying Car,” production began at a Suzuki Group factory in March 2024.
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