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Eve Air Mobility Shows Growth at VERTICON 2026

Eve Air Mobility is building significant momentum in the aerial transportation sector, arriving at VERTICON 2026 with exciting new plans for enhancing rotorcraft fleets globally. The company is spotlighting its comprehensive flight-test program and reinforcing commitments to collaborate with helicopter operators as the aviation landscape evolves.

Aiming for Electric Flight

As helicopter operators align their long-term fleet strategies, Eve is stepping up its direct engagement. The aim is to create practical transition pathways toward electric flight, ensuring that operations currently utilizing traditional rotorcraft can seamlessly integrate new technologies without completely overhauling existing systems. This strategy is crucial as the aviation market prepares for increased electrification and the wider adoption of electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) technologies.

Visitors to VERTICON 2026 can catch a glimpse of Eve's full-scale eVTOL mock-up at booth #B849, which serves as an interactive showcase for what could define the future of Urban Air Mobility. This initiative marks significant strides in their industry engagement, driven by partnerships with operators, technical advancements, and a growing commercial pipeline.

Building Confidence in Transition

The CEO of Eve Air Mobility, Johann Bordais, emphasizes that operators are in search of a realistic roadmap that fosters confidence in electrification. Eve’s eVTOL is crafted specifically to enhance existing fleets by integrating efficient and quiet short-range flying capabilities. By offering Eve TechCare® for maintenance and operational support and the innovative Eve Vector® urban air traffic management software, the company is enabling operators to smoothly transition their fleets—thanks to the solid backing of Embraer's established global infrastructure.

Addressing the Industry's Needs

Eve’s focus on partnering with helicopter operators exhibits the industry's pressing demand for actionable fleet-evolution strategies that also align with real-world operational requirements. With certification on the horizon and fleet-planning typically characterized by longer timeframes, operators are accelerating preparations, contemplating aspects such as energy infrastructure, route optimization, and training needs to fully support integrated operations for mixed fleets. Eve is facilitating a near-term solution by opening new high-frequency routes, enhancing capacity, and advancing sustainability goals while allowing rotorcraft to maintain focus on long-range missions and specialized tasks.

Accelerated Flight-Test Program

Eve's flight-test program for 2026 is progressing smoothly, following the successful initial flight of its engineering demonstrator in December 2025. Test flights are occurring nearly daily, with the expectation of completing around 300 flights within the year. The program is gearing up for wing-borne cruise validation, which is critical for affirming the efficiency of Eve's lift + cruise designs. These advances provide operators with higher clarity and confidence as they outline their paths toward electrification.

Operators' Support Ecosystem

The ecosystem supporting Eve is purposefully designed to ease the challenges operators face when integrating eVTOL technologies into their fleets. This includes:

• - Eve TechCare: A preventative maintenance and lifecycle services program that is tailored to work with mixed fleets, ensuring predictable operations and peace of mind.
• - Eve Vector: This urban air traffic management solution ensures safe integration of eVTOLs alongside helicopters in congested airspaces, promoting safety and efficiency.
• - Embraer’s Infrastructure: Through impressive global training and support networks, maintenance, and logistics, Eve ensures seamless operational adoption.

Collectively, these robust capabilities provide operators with a strong, integrated foundation that mitigates risk while accelerating readiness for electrified operations.

Growing Pipeline of Commitments

Eve currently boasts the most extensive global portfolio in the market with nearly 2,700 committed eVTOL aircraft, many from helicopter operators eyeing practical steps toward evolving their fleets. Recent commitments include new agreements with two urban air mobility firms, expanding Eve's presence in diverse regions.

• - Revo, serving São Paulo, agreed to up to 50 eVTOLs and associated TechCare support to transition towards a fully electric fleet, while
• - Tokyo's AirX committed to deploying 50 eVTOLs starting in 2029 for tourism and urban mobility.

These developments enhance Eve's status as the partner of choice among operators navigating the future of their mobility portfolios, reflecting its commitment to innovation and sustainable aviation technology.

About Eve Air Mobility

Eve Air Mobility is on a mission to expedite the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem. Utilizing a blend of a start-up mindset and Embraer’s extensive aerospace experience spanning over five decades, the company adopts a holistic approach by promoting an advanced eVTOL project, a comprehensive global support network, and innovative air traffic management solutions. For more information on Eve Air Mobility, visit www.eveairmobility.com.