Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and Embraer have made a joint announcement regarding the establishment of Brazil's inaugural electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) production facility. The chosen location for this cutting-edge manufacturing plant is the city of Taubaté, situated in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plan is contingent upon final approval from the appropriate authorities and will involve expanding a designated section within Embraer's existing unit in Taubaté.
Strategically selected, the site enjoys excellent logistical advantages with easy access via two major highways and close proximity to a railroad. Additionally, it benefits from its proximity to Embraer's headquarters in São José dos Campos and Eve's engineering and human resources team. This proximity will foster collaboration and innovation, optimizing production processes and further boosting Eve's competitiveness and agility.
Andre Stein, co-CEO of Eve, expressed their vision for the facility: “As we embarked on the search for the perfect manufacturing location for our eVTOL, our goal was to revolutionize the aircraft's production using the latest technologies and manufacturing techniques, in addition to focusing on supply chain and logistics. Our ultimate objective is to deliver safe and reliable products and services to the market while maintaining high manufacturing efficiency. Our team is excited to develop an optimized assembly line that prioritizes safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, and sustainability.”
Back in May 2022, Eve has announced a collaborative venture with Porsche Consulting aimed at shaping Eve's eVTOL global manufacturing, supply chain and logistics macro strategy. Since then, the two companies have been diligently collaborating to explore cutting-edge manufacturing and innovation concepts, drawing from their collective expertise in aeronautics and automotive industries. Through this joint effort, they have crafted a robust industrialisation concept for eVTOL aircraft, emphasising paramount aspects such as safety, quality, efficiency and unwavering customer focus.
