The manufacturer joins a select group of companies that have unveiled a completed full-scale prototype of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) design.
Eve gave attendees at the Farnborough International Airshow in the U.K. the first look at its full-scale eVTOL air taxi prototype. [Courtesy: Eve Air Mobility]
Key Takeaways:
Eve Air Mobility unveiled its first full-scale eVTOL air taxi prototype at the Farnborough Airshow, joining a select group of manufacturers.
The lift-plus-cruise model is designed for urban routes, carrying up to four passengers and a pilot, with commercial introduction targeted for 2026 following initial airworthiness approval.
At Farnborough, Eve announced new suppliers for its eVTOL and a collaboration with Siemens Smart Infrastructure to develop power distribution and assess energy infrastructure needs for eVTOL networks.
Eve boasts a significant order pipeline of 2,850 aircraft and plans to produce up to 480 eVTOLs annually at its dedicated manufacturing plant.
Eve Air Mobility, the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi subsidiary of Embraer, this week joined a select group of eVTOL manufacturers.
At the Farnborough International Airshow in the U.K., Eve unveiled its first full-scale eVTOL air taxi prototype, assembled at Embraer’s test facility in Brazil’s São Paulo state.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
