Eve Air Mobility, a global leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals, to explore the ecosystem and services required for safe, scalable Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ground operations.
"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," said Luiz Mauad, Vice President of Services, Operations Solutions, Strategic Design & Ecosystem at Eve Air Mobility. "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 agreement unites two major players in the aerospace industry: Eve Air Mobility’s expertise in eVTOL manufacturing and Signature Aviation’s extensive network of private aviation terminals. The MoU also paves the way for potential future commercial partnerships between the companies.
“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,” said Derek DeCross, Chief Commercial Officer of Signature Aviation. “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.”
In addition to the MoU, the companies have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for Vector, Eve’s urban air traffic management software. Designed to address the challenges of current and future AAM operations, Vector is an agnostic solution that supports reliable, efficient, and scalable fleet and vertiport operations. The software enables operators to adapt as the industry grows, with customers now able to test and trial its operational version to further progress the market.
Eve recently launched its fully integrated aftermarket services portfolio, Eve TechCare, aimed at providing efficient and safe urban air mobility operations. Backed by Embraer’s 55 years of aerospace expertise, Eve TechCare offers solutions like technical support, MRO services, parts and battery solutions, training, and flight operation services. These services, accessible through a digital platform, are designed to streamline daily eVTOL operations and support operators worldwide.
With letters of intent for 2,900 eVTOLs, Eve’s aircraft features eight dedicated propellers for vertical flight and fixed wings for cruising, ensuring high performance, safety, and low operational costs. The design includes an electric pusher powered by dual electric motors for propulsion redundancy, further enhancing reliability and dispatch efficiency.