Tof Mobility Achieves Korea/Asia's First Electric Plane Safety Certification

Announcing the Dawn of a New Era of Flight: Top Mobility Obtains Asia's First Electric Aircraft Safety Certification! The skies of Korea are ready to transform into something entirely new. Future air mobility company Top Mobility has opened the prelude to the era of future air mobility by obtaining the 'Electric Aircraft Safety Certification' for the first time in Asia, going beyond domestic boundaries. This is a groundbreaking event that goes beyond a simple technological achievement, declaring that South Korea's aviation industry is ready to lead innovation on the global stage. **A Year of Challenge and Fruitful Results Towards the Future** Since introducing electric aircraft in April 2024, Top Mobility has undergone approximately one year of rigorous test flights and safety verification processes. And, having passed all of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's thorough regulatory reviews, they finally secured the 'initial certification'. As an unprecedented certification case in the Asian region, this achievement is evaluated as a massive milestone towards the commercialization of future aviation technology, beyond mere technological advancement. This will be recorded as a historic moment, much like when the Wright brothers first flew, marking the first step towards the popularization of electric aircraft. **A Wave of Innovation Led by a Startup** While the domestic future aviation industry has been sluggish recently due to delays in the UAM (Urban Air Mobility) industry, Top Mobility's latest triumph is particularly noteworthy. In that a private startup has actualized a tangible future aviation business one step ahead of giant corporations, Top Mobility is positioning itself as a pioneer and an innovative model in the future aviation ecosystem. By perfectly establishing electric aircraft data operation, optimized battery management capabilities, and a flawless safety system, they are setting 'new standards' for the future aviation era. This signifies possessing comprehensive capabilities that encompass all elements of future air operations, beyond merely manufacturing aircraft. **New Experiences in the Sky, Led by Top Mobility** Building on this certification, Top Mobility will actively pursue a variety of commercial services. From 'Electric Aircraft Tourism Services' that will offer special flying experiences in the sky, to 'Aviation Leisure Sports Pilot Courses' that will cultivate future aviation experts, and AAM (Future Air Mobility)-based pilot training, they will lower the threshold of future aviation and bring it closer to the public. Furthermore, Top Mobility is solidifying its roadmap for expanding future aviation infrastructure. Through the introduction of 9-seater electric aircraft, they plan to allow more people to experience future flight, and establish a stable operating environment by building dedicated electric aircraft airfields and AAM hubs. Moreover, by developing an AI-based battery operation efficiency platform, they plan to secure both safety and economic viability simultaneously, thereby solidifying the future aviation era. Chan-young Jung, CEO of Top Mobility, stated his ambitious aspiration, saying, "This certification is a clear signal that the era of future aviation has officially begun," and "Top Mobility will set new standards for the commercialization of electric aircraft and contribute to South Korea leading the future aviation industry." Top Mobility's leap is a powerful message that goes beyond the success of a single company, demonstrating that South Korea can play a leading role in the global future aviation market. We can now look forward to the new aerial landscape that Top Mobility will paint.