The Eve Air Mobility and Embraer production plant will be built on a part of land in Embraer’s existing unit in Taubaté, subject to final authorities’ approval, with plans for expansion.
Eve Air Mobility and Embraer have announced the selection of Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil, as the location for the world’s first electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) production facility. The manufacturing plant will be situated on a designated portion of land within Embraer’s existing unit in Taubaté, subject to final authorities’ approval, with plans for expansion.
The selected site offers strategic logistical advantages, with easy access via two highways and close proximity to a railroad. It is also conveniently located near Embraer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos and Eve’s engineering and human resources team, facilitating the development and sustainability of new production processes. This setup enhances Eve’s agility and competitiveness, ensuring the seamless manufacture of cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft.
“When we began our search for a manufacturing location to build our eVTOL, we wanted to reimagine how the aircraft could be built using the latest technology and manufacturing processes, coupled with other aspects such as supply chain and logistics,” said Andre Stein, co-CEO, Eve. “Our objective is to offer safe and reliable products and services to the market and be highly competitive in manufacturing efficiency. The team was tasked with the opportunity to design an optimized assembly line that prioritizes safety, quality, efficiency, productivity and sustainability,” he further added.
Alice Altissimo, Vice President of Program Management and Operation at Eve, emphasized the company’s focus on achieving the highest quality standards in eVTOL manufacturing, driven by an innovative approach. Following extensive research on advanced manufacturing and innovation concepts, Eve is now prepared to establish its initial factory for eVTOL production. With confidence in their capabilities, the company is ready to efficiently scale production volume sustainably to meet the demands of a growing market.
“This decision is aligned with our growth strategy plan, which is driven by innovation and sustainability,” said Francisco Gomes Neto, President & CEO, Embraer. “We believe in the enormous potential of the global Urban Air Mobility market, and we reinforce our commitment to Eve as one of the major players in this industry,” he further added.
Eve continues to progress in developing its eVTOL and concurrently works on a comprehensive portfolio of agnostic solutions. Among these is a unique Urban Air Traffic Management (Urban ATM) software aimed at optimizing and scaling Urban Air Mobility operations worldwide.
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The selection of Taubaté as the manufacturing facility location marks a significant milestone in the evolution of eVTOL technology. As the first of its kind globally, this facility will drive innovation in the Urban Air Mobility market, contributing to safer, more efficient, and sustainable air travel solutions. The collaboration between Eve and Embraer showcases the potential for pioneering partnerships in the aerospace industry and sets the stage for further advancements in electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft technology.
