Eve Air Mobility, a subsidiary of Embraer, was selected as a member of Japan's Public-Private Committee on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The committee is responsible for evaluating and making recommendations to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the Ministry of Japan Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on AAM regulations and policies for the country.

Established in 2018, the committee is made up of members selected to discuss the development of various AAM services such as passenger transportation, scenic flights and air ambulance services throughout Japan.

“The Japanese government and the private sector have been working collaboratively to develop the AAM market and build the regulatory framework necessary to make it a reality. We are honored to become a member of the Japan AAM Public-Private Committee and support the evolution of this work,” says Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve. “We are excited to develop and structure a business model that not only enables eVTOL flights in Japan, but also advances the general mobility ecosystem in the region.”

Before being selected, Eve outlined how she could support and contribute as a member of the committee. With a broad and diverse customer base, Eve intends to bring its global perspective and expertise to help advance the advancements being made in the AAM industry in Japan. Eve's official inclusion on the committee will not only increase public awareness Japanese influence on the company, but it will also strengthen its reputation in the country.

“Eve is dedicated to driving and ensuring the security of the AAM ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific region,” emphasizes Bordais. “We remain motivated to continue our collaboration with our partners in Japan as we prepare for the start of operations in 2026. With the recent announcement of our partnership with AirX, Japan’s largest public helicopter charter service company, for up to 50 aircraft, Eve maintains its trajectory of expanding relationships in the region.”

Eve has advanced in the development of its aircraft. The company has begun assembling the first full-scale eVTOL prototype, which will continue the testing campaign in 2024. With a takeoff and cruise design (Lift + Cruise), which minimizes moving parts, reducing the potential cost of operation and maintenance , Eve's eVTOL has eight rotors to assist with vertical takeoff and landing and a rear engine for cruise flight. With a range of 100 km and a speed of approximately 185 km/h, Eve's aircraft currently leads the UAM industry with letters of intent to purchase for up to 2.900 orders.

In addition to developing eVTOL, Eve will provide its customers with immediate access to a global network of service centers, with the support of Embraer, one of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world. The company is also developing a portfolio of solutions to support its customers, including solutions for flight operations optimization, network management, data administration and vehicle condition monitoring.

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