Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has entered into a letter of intent with Helicopters Inc., a prominent vertical lift and helicopter operator in the United States, to acquire up to 50 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This agreement, encompassing the aircraft order, service support, and Vector—Eve's urban air traffic management (ATM) software—was unveiled at the Revolution.Aero Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) conference. During the event, Eve highlighted strategies to support and scale the future of air mobility.
The partnership between Eve and Helicopters Inc. is built on a foundation dating back to a collaborative simulation project conducted in Chicago, Illinois, in 2022. In this initiative, Eve, in partnership with Blade, Inc., and Helicopters Inc., utilised a helicopter operated by Helicopters Inc. to mimic future eVTOL operations. The collaboration involved transporting passengers from Vertiport Chicago to two helistops located northwest and southwest of the city. The inaugural route connected Vertiport Chicago to Schaumburg Municipal Helistop, while the second route linked Vertiport Chicago to Tinley Park Helistop.
Under the new agreement, Eve and Helicopters Inc. will deepen their collaboration by refining potential launch cities within target markets, establishing aircraft maintenance and servicing requirements, and working alongside ecosystem partners to evaluate the additional infrastructure necessary for safe and efficient operations. Potential applications of this partnership include airport shuttles and point-to-point connections across the United States, enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of urban air mobility.
As part of the agreement, Helicopters Inc. will also gain access to Eve TechCare, an innovative all-in-one suite of solutions designed to streamline eVTOL operations. TechCare offers the industry's most comprehensive services, expert customer support, and cutting-edge operational solutions. Additionally, the partnership includes Vector, an agnostic software solution engineered to optimise both current and future advanced air mobility operations.
This strategic alliance between Eve Air Mobility and Helicopters Inc. underscores Eve's commitment to advancing urban air mobility. By leveraging Helicopters Inc.'s operational expertise and Eve's technological innovations, the partnership aims to accelerate the adoption and scalability of eVTOL technologies, paving the way for a more connected and efficient aerial transportation network in the United States.
