Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions Signs MOU with Kenya Airways' UAS Division

Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kenya Airways through its fully owned subsidiary, Fahari Aviation.

The collaboration will work to establish a foundation of concepts and procedures to safely scale electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, also known in the market as EVA (Electrical Vertical Aircraft).

Eve will support Fahari Aviation, the Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) division of Kenya Airways, in establishing its UAM network and collaborate on the required Urban Air Traffic Management (UATM) procedures and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operating environment.

The partnership will also allow Fahari Aviation to support Eve’s fully electric aircraft and product development process which will help guide the integration of UAM with Kenya Airways’ overall operations.

“Partnerships are vital in mapping out the future of our airline, something which the global crisis has reinforced. Innovation is a critical element of our long-term sustainability. Fahari Aviation is at the forefront of exploring advanced technologies, with a key focus in aviation, starting with drone technology. With this partnership, we look to develop innovative air mobility solutions for our clients in Kenya and throughout the region,” said Allan Kilavuka, Group Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Airways.

Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions estimates that using UAM from the airport to downtown, eVTOL aircraft could reduce conventional road trips by up to 90% turning an hour and a half ride into a 6-minute flight.

“We are thrilled to partner with Kenya Airways to provide new forms of air mobility throughout the region for both people and goods,” said Andre Stein, President & CEO of Eve. “The creation of disruptive and widely accessible Urban Air Mobility solutions will help democratize mobility by making it more accessible, affordable and giving communities more options. This partnership will foster long-term mobility strategies throughout the country and region. With our aircraft and aerospace services backing and Kenya Airways’ innovative approach to air mobility, we are enthusiastic about opening this region to more sustainable and community-friendly air access for all.”

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