EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS, the world's first universal operating system for flight, is thrilled to announce that its Skyryse One aircraft has been honored by Fast Company magazine in their annual Innovation by Design Awards as one of the best transportation designs of 2024.

Interior shot of Skyryse One helicopter -- the world’s first production aircraft operated with just a single control stick and two touch screens.

Fast Company's Innovation by Design Awards celebrate the year's most impactful and innovative design solutions across a variety of categories. The transportation category honors projects that significantly enhance mobility and transportation efficiency, making a lasting impact on how we navigate our world. Skyryse One, with its first-of-its-kind simplified controls and pilot-centric design, exemplifies these qualities, setting a new standard for airflight.

"We are deeply honored to be recognized by Fast Company in their Innovation by Design Awards," said Dr. Mark Groden, CEO of Skyryse. "This accolade is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team who have tirelessly worked to bring the vision of Skyryse One to life. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the judges, who come from some of the world's most exciting design-led companies, for recognizing the transformative potential of our aircraft."

By removing the complex mechanical controls and replacing them with a single four-axis control stick reminiscent of that found in an F-35, Skyryse One brings a new level of simplicity and safety to aviation. As the company continues to advance its mission to make all of aviation simpler and safer, this recognition from Fast Company underscores the significant strides Skyryse is making to bring its mission to life.

For more information about Skyryse and to reserve a Skyryse One, please visit the Skyryse website. To see the full list of 2024 Fast Company Innovation by Design winners in Transportation, please visit the Fast Company 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 SkyOS universal operating system for flight – which powers their first aircraft, the Skyryse One – 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.

Skyryse One, powered by SkyOS - It’s not an improvement on the helicopter. It’s a revolution.

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