Eve Air Mobility has unveiled the first full-scale prototype of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft as it moves into the next phase of development on the vehicle.
The Embraer-backed company made the reveal during Farnborough Airshow in the UK, where it also announced its final primary suppliers with the naming of Diehl Aviation as its interior supplier and ASE as the power distribution system manufacturer.
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CEO Johann Bordais said: “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 (AAM) industry.”
Eve built the prototype at an Embraer test facility in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil where it is expected to begin a “comprehensive testing campaign” as it seeks to develop a final version of the eVTOL aircraft for certification.
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The addition of Diehl and ASE as suppliers highlights Eve’s ability to attract significant partners to its eVTOL programme thanks to the involvement of Embraer, despite being behind other AAM manufacturers like Joby and Archer in its development timeline.
Eve touted Diehl as an “industry leader” and described ASE as a “world-class supplier” in its announcement of the supply deals, which will see Diehl work on the design and production of the eVTOL cabin interior, alongside seat supplier RECARO Aircraft Seating.
Meanwhile, ASE will supply the Primary High and Primary Low Voltage Power Distribution Systems, and the High Voltage DC-DC converter to connect the two systems onboard the aircraft, joining other suppliers such as Thales, Honeywell, and FACC.
The announcement comes shortly after Eve revealed it had raised $94m in new equity financing to support its eVTOL aircraft development with funding from its parent company Embraer and other partners such as Japanese manufacturer Nidec.
In addition to unveiling the first photos of its prototype, Eve also took the opportunity to display a model of its aircraft’s main body and an example of its interior design at the Farnborough show.
