Eve Air Mobility has completed the assembly of its first full-scale eVTOL prototype aircraft in the Embraer test facility at Gaviao Peixoto in Sao Paulo.

“Our global team of engineers has shown exceptional dedication and expertise to successfully assemble our first full-scale eVTOL prototype,” says CEO Johann Bordais. “This is a significant milestone that underscores our commitment to safety, accessibility and innovation. As we now turn our attention toward the preparation of a rigorous testing campaign, we are not just creating an aircraft, we're building a comprehensive ecosystem of solutions that will shape the future of the advanced air mobility industry.”

As it advances into the next phase of development, the eVTOL prototype already has a series of comprehensive testing campaigns designed to assess every aspect of operation and performance, from flight capabilities to safety features. These valuable insights will play an important role in refining the design and functionality of the aircraft.

“This extensive testing phase begins the next fundamental step in our journey,” says Bordais. “It ensures that our eVTOL meets the high standards and expectations we've set for performance and safety.”

Eve has also completed the selection of primary suppliers for its eVTOL aircraft, naming Diehl Aviation as the designer and producer of the interior and ASE as the supplier for the power distribution system. ASE will develop and produce the primary high and low voltage power distribution systems, as well as the high voltage DC-DC converter that will connect the two systems aboard the eVTOL.

“We strongly believe that the addition of Diehl Aviation and ASE to an already strong list of global suppliers ensures that we will be able to deliver on our commitment to our customers of producing a high-quality and capable eVTOL,” Bordais continues. “Each of our suppliers is signing long-term relationships that cover the enter life cycle of the aircraft. We look forward to working with Diehl and ASE on all phases of our development and production including prototypes, production and aftermarket service and operational support.”

Its first eVTOL production facility in Taubaté, São Paulo should eventually produce up to 480 aircraft per year. Eve is planning on expanding the site's capacity on a modular basis, with four equally-sized modules with capacity for 120 aircraft per year. This will provide for a disciplined, capital-efficient investment approach as the market grows.

Eve has letters of intent for 2,900 eVTOLs and continues to develop a comprehensive portfolio of agnostic services and operations solutions such as Vector, an urban ATM software designed to optimise and scale AAM operations worldwide.