Game-Changing Partnership: Eve Air Mobility and Embraer Announce Brazil’s First eVTOL Production Facility

financialexpress.com:

Eve Air Mobility and Embraer have joined forces to announce an exciting milestone in the field of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL). They revealed that the first eVTOL production facility will be established in Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil, pending final authorities’ approval. This strategic location, situated within Embraer’s existing unit, will undergo expansion to accommodate the new manufacturing plant.

The chosen site offers numerous advantages, including its strategic logistical location with easy access via highways and proximity to a railroad. Additionally, the region’s closeness to Embraer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos and Eve’s engineering and human resources team will facilitate the development and sustainability of new production processes. This will boost Eve’s agility and competitiveness in the market.

In an official statement Andre Stein, co-CEO of Eve, expressed their commitment to employing cutting-edge technology and manufacturing processes for the eVTOL aircraft. The objective is to deliver safe, reliable, and highly competitive products and services to the market. The team has diligently worked on designing an optimized assembly line that prioritizes safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, and sustainability.

Embraer’s President  & CEO, Francisco Gomes Neto, highlighted the decision’s alignment with their growth strategy plan, driven by innovation and sustainability.  Adding, that the company firmly believes in the enormous potential of the global Urban Air Mobility market and views Eve as a major player in this industry.

Back in May 2022, Eve announced a crucial partnership with Porsche Consulting to define its eVTOL global manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics