Japanese startup SkyDrive looks to develop its flying car in time for the  2025 World Expo in Osaka. (Photo courtesy of SkyDrive)

AYAKA NAGANAWA, Nikkei staff writer |

NAGOYA, Japan — Japanese startup SkyDrive said Friday it has received a pre-order for up to 50 flying cars from a South Korean buyer.

Solyu, a Seoul-based aircraft leasing company, is looking to buy the electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, with delivery set for 2026 at the earliest. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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