Skyryse lands another $300M to make flying, even helicopters, simple and safe

Skyryse lands another 0M to make flying, even helicopters, simple and safe

Source: Bloomberg

Summary

Skyryse, a startup valued at $1.15 billion, is working towards obtaining FAA certification for its universal operating system for flight. The company has raised $200 million in funding to support its efforts. Skyryse’s system aims to integrate various flight systems and provide a standardized platform for aircraft manufacturers. The company claims its technology can improve safety and reduce costs.


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The announcement sounds ambitious.

Skyryse is pushing for FAA certification for its flight OS, promising a standardized platform for aircraft manufacturers. Because what the aviation industry really needed was another operating system to integrate. The company’s $1.15 billion valuation is a vote of confidence in its ability to disrupt the skies. Or, you know, just rebrand existing tech and call it innovative. Skyryse’s “universal operating system” sounds suspiciously like what the aviation industry has been trying to achieve for decades.


Author: Evan Null