Eve Air Mobility Launches Southeast Asia Electric Air Taxi Study

The air taxi manufacturer will work with Singapore-based private aviation firm Yugo to explore regulatory and infrastructure requirements for service in the region.

Jack Daleo

Monday, February 19, 2024 at 01:20 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Eve Air Mobility, Embraer's air taxi subsidiary, is strategically targeting Southeast Asia as a primary launch market for its urban air mobility (UAM) operations and eVTOL flights.
Eve has partnered with Singapore-based Yugo Global Industries to research and define the UAM ecosystem in Southeast Asia, focusing on infrastructure, regulations, and business models.
The company is actively building its regional UAM network through various partnerships, has begun construction of its full-scale air taxi prototype for testing this year, and aims for a 2026 entry into service.

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The air taxi subsidiary of aviation manufacturing titan Embraer is eyeing Southeast Asia as a key launch market for urban air mobility (UAM) operations.

Eve Air Mobility—the manufacturer of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi designed for a pilot plus four passengers—on Monday announced an agreement with Singapore-based aviation firm Yugo Global Industries to study the potential for UAM and eVTOL flights across Southeast Asia.