Eve Air Mobility and Signature Aviation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for research into safe, efficient and scalable eVTOL ground services.

“Following the rollout of our first full-scale eVTOL prototype, we continue to build on that momentum and are looking forward to teaming with Signature Aviation to support eVTOL operations,” says Luiz Mauad, vice president of services, operations solutions, strategic design and ecosystem at Eve. “Eve and Signature will leverage the companies’ combined global presence and experience in servicing aircraft and creating seamless passenger experiences. Signature Aviation’s insight into ground services needs, local knowledge, private aviation terminal operations and passenger services will inform the procedures and ecosystem needed to accelerate preparations for eVTOLs to launch and scale.”

“The announcement of our partnership with Eve adds to a transformative year for Signature, while also reinforcing our commitment to shaping the future of aviation through our sustainability initiatives,” adds Signature CCO Derek DeCross. “We’re always looking ahead to create and deliver exceptional experiences for our guests, and working towards the most comprehensive ground infrastructure for eVTOL aircraft is a major part of that mission. This collaboration will bring together our experience, resources and creativity to find the most effective path towards innovative, safe and scalable ground operations for advanced air mobility.”

The two companies will also explore potential future commercial partnerships, and a letter of intent has been signed for the development of Eve’s urban air traffic management software, Vector. The software will support reliable, efficient and scalable fleet and vertiport operations, enabling operators to adapt as the industry grows.