EL
SEGUNDO, Calif., July 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™,
the world's first universal operating system for flight, is proud
to announce the expansion of its operations with a new facility in
El Segundo, California. This
additional light industrial facility triples its integration and
testing footprint, and marks a significant milestone as Skyryse
moves closer to certification and first deliveries of Skyryse One™,
its first aircraft equipped with SkyOS.
The new facility will support Skyryse's expanding team and
operations, enhancing its ability to expand SkyOS to other
aircraft, but also accelerate the path to certification and
delivery of Skyryse One. This expansion underscores Skyryse's
commitment to transforming the future of aviation, making flight
safer and more accessible for everyone.
"Expanding our footprint in El
Segundo is another critical step towards the certification
and commercialization of Skyryse One," said Mark Groden, CEO of Skyryse. "This new facility
will enable us to continue pushing the boundaries of aviation
technology and bring our mission of making flight simpler and safer
for everyone closer to reality."
The Honorable Drew Boyles, Mayor of El
Segundo, welcomed Skyryse's expansion in the city,
highlighting the supportive business environment and strategic
location. "Skyryse's decision to grow in El Segundo reaffirms our city's status as a
hub for innovation, a leader in the aviation industry, and the most
important five square miles in Southern
California," said Mayor Boyles. "We are thrilled to support
Skyryse in their journey and look forward to their continued
success and growth."
Skyryse's new facility in El
Segundo is set to become a center of excellence for aviation
technology, driving forward the company's mission to revolutionize
flight. With the additional space, Skyryse is well-positioned to
achieve its goals and continue its path towards becoming a leader
in the aviation industry.
To learn more about SkyOS, Skyryse One, and to see the latest
career opportunities, please visit the Skyryse website.
About Skyryse
Founded in 2016, the mission of Los
Angeles-based Skyryse® is to bring about a new era in
flight, with a goal of zero fatalities, and where piloting any
aircraft is simple and safe. Their proprietary
SkyOSTM universal operating system for flight –
which powers their first aircraft, the Skyryse
OneTM – gives pilots greater control by
simplifying the management of an aircraft during standard flight
operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Skyryse has raised
more than $290 million from leading
investors, including Fidelity Management & Research Company,
Monashee Investment Management, Positive Sum, ArrowMark Partners,
Venrock, Eclipse Ventures, Cantos, Stanford
University, and Bill Ford,
Executive Chair, Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit
www.Skyryse.com or watch videos of Skyryse in action
on YouTube.
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