Eve UAM, LLC (Eve), Embraer S.A. company, and Miami-based Global Crossing Airlines Group (GlobalX) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for an order of up to 200 eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft. The agreement is included in Eve’s order backlog of 1,785 eVTOLs.
According to Embraer, the agreement represents a promising partnership that aims to explore development in Miami-Dade and to expand urban air mobility (UAM). Finally, the deal strengthens the concept of operations (CONOPS).
GlobalX will contribute to the formulation of the necessary infrastructure to enable eVTOL flights. On the other hand, it will help the deployment of Eve’s aircraft on the company’s routes, with the first deliveries expected to begin in 2026.
«We are honored to be working with Eve Air Mobility and believe their relationship with Embraer ensures they are the best-positioned eVTOL manufacturer,» said Ed Wegel, president and CEO of GlobalX.
Ed Wegel explained that they will allow them to expand their market throughout South Florida. Therefore bringing their flights closer to Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports, as well as local flights in Key West and the Florida Keys, Naples, and Palm Beach.
«We are very pleased with this partnership with GlobalX. This agreement will maximize our efforts to structure urban air mobility operations. Their airline expertise will contribute to Eve’s expansion and implementation of eVTOL in North America. The partnership also ensures the commitment of both companies to deliver UAM in a sustainable manner. With this we will the community with faster and better solutions,» said Andre Stein, co-CEO of Eve.
