Company highlights pathways for integrating eVTOL aircraft with existing helicopter fleets

MELBOURNE, FLORIDA, 4 MARCH 2026 – Eve Air Mobility is strengthening collaboration with helicopter operators as it advances its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) development programme and prepares for the integration of electric aircraft into existing rotorcraft operations.

The company presented its latest progress at VERTICON 2026, highlighting developments in its flight test programme, expanding operator engagement and continued growth in customer commitments.

Visitors to the event can view a full-scale mock-up of Eve’s eVTOL aircraft at the company’s exhibition stand, providing a preview of the aircraft intended for future urban air mobility operations.

INTEGRATION WITH EXISTING ROTORCRAFT OPERATIONS

Eve stated that its approach focuses on integrating eVTOL aircraft with current helicopter operations rather than replacing them. The aircraft is intended to provide short-range capacity for urban routes while allowing helicopters to continue serving longer-range, heavy-lift and specialised missions.

Johann Bordais, Chief Executive Officer of Eve Air Mobility, said operators are seeking a practical pathway to electrification that aligns with current fleet operations.

He noted that the company’s eVTOL aircraft has been designed to complement existing fleets and support short-range urban operations. Supporting solutions include Eve TechCare aftermarket services, Eve Vector urban air traffic management software and operational support through Embraer’s global infrastructure network.

FLIGHT TEST PROGRAMME PROGRESS

Eve’s flight test programme is progressing following the maiden flight of its full-scale engineering demonstrator in December 2025. The programme is expected to conduct nearly 300 flights during 2026.

Testing activities are currently occurring frequently, with preparations underway to begin wing-borne cruise testing. This phase will validate the aircraft’s lift-and-cruise design.

According to Eve, the progress provides helicopter operators with greater clarity as they evaluate long-term fleet planning and operational transition timelines.

SUPPORT ECOSYSTEM FOR OPERATORS

The company has developed a support ecosystem intended to assist operators introducing eVTOL aircraft into mixed fleets.

Eve TechCare provides maintenance planning, lifecycle services and fleet availability support designed for mixed rotorcraft and eVTOL operations. Eve Vector provides urban air traffic management tools to support the integration of eVTOL aircraft alongside helicopters in dense airspace.

Operational support will also be provided through Embraer’s global infrastructure network, including training, maintenance, repair and overhaul services, spare parts and logistics.

EXPANDING GLOBAL ORDER PIPELINE

Eve reports that it maintains a global pipeline of nearly 2,700 eVTOL commitments. Recent agreements include commitments from Revo for up to 50 aircraft to support its urban air mobility operations in São Paulo, and from AirX for up to 50 aircraft intended for sightseeing and last-mile mobility services from 2029.

The agreements expand Eve’s presence in the Americas and Asia-Pacific markets.

ABOUT EVE AIR MOBILITY

Eve Air Mobility focuses on developing electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft and supporting infrastructure for the urban air mobility ecosystem. The company combines start-up development approaches with aerospace experience from Embraer.

Eve is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the B3 – São Paulo Stock Exchange.