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Electric vertical takeoff or landing (eVTOL) aircraft are set to change the world of urban air mobility completely. These dynamic machines are set to change how people get around cities significantly, and they will also revolutionize how people get to and from major airports by replacing slow ground transportation systems with rapid air taxis. On June 15, 2025, Eve Air Mobility announced that it would be signing its first framework agreement for 50 eVTOL aircraft.
Eve Air Mobility, which is financially backed by Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer, signed this agreement with Revo, a São Paulo-based advanced urban air mobility (UAM) operator. The parent company of Revo is Omni Helicopters International SA. The contract signed between the two parties includes not just the aircraft but also extensive aftermarket services, and it is valued at $250 million. Let’s take a deeper look at this news and everything it means for Embraer and Eve Air Mobility.
What Exactly Does This Contract Mean?
This contract is undeniably a major milestone for Eve Air Mobility, a company that has focused exclusively on the development of advanced and capable eVTOL aircraft. The company has indicated its belief that this makes the company a leading provider of next-generation UAM solutions. The manufacturer faces competition from other players like Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation.
Eve Air Mobility’s leadership team has been quick to demonstrate both their excitement at the fact that this contract was signed, but also their optimism that it would be the first stepping stone for the company on its path towards reaching a broader market. In a statement, Johann Bordais, the company’s CEO, had the following words to share:
“This binding agreement with Revo and OHI is a pivotal step for Eve, demonstrating growing market confidence in our technology and operational model. By moving from concept to implementation, we are not only advancing our commercial roadmap but also helping to shape a robust and sustainable UAM ecosystem, setting a global benchmark for eVTOL deployment.”
This agreement underscores Eve Air Mobility’s continued commitment to its partners at Revo, and it shows that operators are interested in the aftermarket support packages offered through the carrier’s TechCare program. Revo will become the launch customer for Eve Air Mobility’s aircraft, with the first delivery set to take place during the fourth quarter of 2027. The city of São Paulo is one of the world’s busiest cities for helicopter traffic, with around 2,000 daily takeoffs and landings.
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Revo Chose Eve Air Mobility’s Aircraft For A Few Key Reasons
There are a few principal reasons why Eve Air Mobility was Revo’s chosen partner for its large-scale eVTOL expansion. These aircraft have been meticulously designed and come with a comprehensive support system. The company is also backed by the decades-old reputation of Embraer, according to comments from Revo’s leadership team.
The eVTOL aircraft Revo will be acquiring are set to be the cornerstone of an ambitious plan to modernize the company’s capabilities through offering a safe and sustainable product that will help the operator better connect customers across São Paulo. Revo operates a door-to-door mobility system, as it integrates luggage and car services with its scheduled helicopter services across southeast Brazil.
For example, the company operates daily services between Zona Sul and São Paulo International Airport (GRU), a trek that usually takes between 1.5 and 3 hours by car but can be easily completed with a simple ten-minute flight. With Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL aircraft, Revo can slowly become a fully electric and sustainable operator, delivering a superior customer experience.
What Does This All Mean For Eve Air Mobility?
This agreement is a critical stepping stone for Eve Air Mobility, as it has established a strong partner in Omni Helicopters International. This will allow the manufacturer to begin pursuing its objectives of transforming urban air mobility.
This contract also establishes the groundwork for future eVTOL orders from OHI and other operators like it, especially if the helicopter operator can prove that these aircraft can be successfully deployed. Now, the stage is set for Eve Air Mobility to demonstrate the capabilities of its aircraft.
At the end of the day, if these aircraft do not perform to expectations, the market will have limited tolerance for Eve Air Mobility’s product. Given Embraer’s reputation, however, investors are sure to expect Eve’s aircraft to be dynamic and capable machines, ones that will prove themselves as reliable.
