Eve Urban Air Mobility, an Embraer company, and the
Texas-based Bristow Group, a leader in vertical flight solutions, have signed
a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to develop an Air
Operator’s Certificate (AOC) for Eve’s electric vertical takeoff
and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
The partnership will develop an Urban Air Mobility
(UAM) operating model using Bristow’s experience in safely
transporting passengers and cargo worldwide.
In addition, Bristow has placed an order for up to
100 eVTOLs with deliveries expected to start in 2026.
“This strategic MOU outlines the continued
development of a comprehensive UAM model between Bristow and Eve
for an eVTOL that could potentially reshape the market for all
electric vertical lift with zero-emissions and lower operating
costs. This allows us to expand our expertise to provide
sustainable, innovative and efficient vertical lift into new
potential end markets,” said Bristow President and Chief Executive
Officer Chris Bradshaw. “As the global leader in vertical lift,
Bristow can leverage our operational expertise to help Eve design
and build the next generation of aircraft that fully uses the many
advantages of eVTOL aircraft in existing and new end markets.”
The companies plan to develop services-based
capabilities to support and optimize the performance and
utilization of eVTOLs in operation and integrate with both
existing and next-generation Air Traffic Management systems.
“Our partnership with Bristow, in combination with
our Embraer background, joins trusted, innovative organizations
with over 125 years of combined aviation expertise and a
multi-country footprint. We are honored that Bristow has chosen
our eVTOL platform and together, our teams will develop the
required frameworks and robust operations needed to create an
accessible, scalable, sustainable and safe UAM industry,” said
Andre Stein, President & CEO of Eve.
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