“UK eVTOL Developer, Sora Aviation, Secures Pre-Order for 20 S-1 Aircraft from Korean Helicopter Operator Moviation”
UK-based, Sora Aviation, a developer of the 30-seat S-1 eVTOL aircraft, announced this week, it has secured a pre-order for 20 craft from Moviation, a Korean helicopter operator, reports a press release.
The two companies also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly explore the deployment of the S-1 in South Korea, starting with three key routes:
: Jamsil Heliport to Incheon Airport.
: Yeouido financial district to Incheon Airport.
: Jamsil Heliport to Sejong City, Korea’s planned administrative capital.
South Korea presents an excellent opportunity for eVTOL adoption with dense urban centres and strong government support. The S-1’s high passenger capacity and lower cost per seat makes it a strong solution for the Korean market, offering a fast, affordable and sustainable solution to heavy road traffic congestion.
Furqan, CEO of Sora Aviation, commented, “The S-1 is designed not just for efficiency, but also to ensure that urban air mobility is truly accessible to more people and not just a luxury service. This pre-order underscores the demand for higher capacity eVTOLs that can deliver equitable access to air mobility.”
Moviation currently operates Jamsil Heliport, a critical hub for air mobility in Seoul, making it an ideal launch point for future S-1 operations in Seoul.
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The release explains, “Moviation aims to integrate the S-1 into its existing helicopter operations, increasing passenger capacity while significantly reducing per-seat costs. The partnership aligns with South Korea’s ambitious urban air mobility roadmap, positioning both companies at the forefront of future air mobility.
Min Shin, CEO of Moviation, remarked, “As South Korea accelerates its transition to urban air mobility, we see the S-1 as a game-changer. Its larger capacity and lower operating costs per passenger compared to helicopters and smaller eVTOLs make it an ideal fit for high-demand routes like Jamsil to Incheon. This partnership is an importantl step toward making air mobility more accessible and practical for a wider range of passengers.”
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(Top graphic image: Sora S-1 eVTOL Aircraft)
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