At the Paris Air Show, Eve Air Mobility, Embraer’s subsidiary company for the manufacture of electric air vehicles and the development of sustainable mobility solutions, has signed letters of intent with three potential future customers interested in acquiring a total of up to 150 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL).
Nordic Aviation Capital may acquire up to thirty eVTOLs from Eve Air Mobility
Regional aircraft leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital signed a letter of intent formalising its interest in acquiring fifteen eVTOLs manufactured by Eve. The document also includes an equal number of additional purchase options.
The agreement would allow both companies to diversify their portfolios and expand leasing options for this type of aerial vehicle. It would also advance the development of urban air mobility (UAM) ecosystems.
“This partnership with Nordic Aviation Capital offers the world greater convenience and access to the latest and most advanced air travel solutions”, said Andre Stein, co-CEO of Eve. “By leveraging leading technology and providing exceptional customer experiences, fleet operations will enable the growth and development of the urban air mobility network”, he added.
“We are pleased to have signed this letter of intent with Eve”, said Norman C.T. Liu, President and CEO of Nordic Aviation Capital. “This is an important step in our ESG strategy, and we look forward to partnering with Eve to bring these innovative and sustainable solutions to market”, he concluded.
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Widerøe Zero interested in incorporating up to half a hundred eVTOLs
In addition, Eve signed another such document with Widerøe Zero, which aims to start operations of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft in Scandinavia. The Norwegian carrier could acquire up to fifty units to boost operations in the region. Both companies had signed a memorandum of understanding in 2021.
The plan also includes a package of services and operations solutions, as well as the implementation of the urban air traffic management software solution developed by Eve. The Brazilian company would provide maintenance and repair services for the air vehicles and work on battery lifecycle and spare parts programmes management. It would also provide training, consultancy and fleet support services on the ground.
“This additional letter of intent reinforces our commitment to introducing sustainable, safe and affordable urban air travel to the region”, said Andre Stein. “Together, we will drive this transformation and pave the way for a more accessible transportation ecosystem for Scandinavian communities”, he added.
“We are looking forward to an even closer collaboration with Eve in the years to come”, said Andreas Aks, CEO of Widerøe Zero. “From designing optimal customer journeys in our Mobility Labs to defining the future Concept of Operation, and in 2027 to put the first Eve vehicles into revenue service”, he explained.
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Voar Aviation could order up to seventy eVTOLs to operate in Brazil
Finally, Eve and Brazilian company Voar Aviation signed a letter of intent that contemplates a possible order for up to seventy eVTOLs to operate in some of the largest urban centres in the South American country, one of the most interesting markets for the development of this type of mobility.
Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will also explore a potential partnership that would benefit Voar Aviation from the use of Eve’s urban air mobility solutions.
“By combining our expertise and leveraging Voar’s established infrastructure, we aim to accelerate the adoption of eVTOL technology and create a sustainable, integrated and complete ecosystem for urban air travel”, said Andre Stein.
Alessandra Abrão, CEO of Voar Aviation, commented: “This partnership reinforces that Voar is ready to open the doors to future air mobility and contribute the necessary infrastructure to the operation of this new way of transportation”.
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Eve’s eVTOL
According to Eve, its eVTOL will have a range of up to 60 miles (96 kilometres). It will reach a cruising speed of up to 125 miles per hour (201 kilometres per hour). In addition, it will generate no in-flight emissions and will reduce noise levels by 90% compared to conventional aircraft currently in operation. It will be able to carry up to four passengers and will be capable of operating with only one pilot.
The company expects to obtain certification for its all-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft in 2025. The model would then be introduced to the commercial market in early 2026.
