Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) and DHL Supply Chain, a global leader in warehousing and distribution, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a comprehensive study focused on the demands and supply chain characteristics associated with Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) operations. The partnership aims to explore and understand best practices for efficiently supplying operators and service centers with spare parts and inputs, with a specific emphasis on batteries and their transportation, storage, and disposal requirements.
Luiz Mauad, Vice President of Services and Operations Solutions, Eve Air Mobility said, “We are transforming urban air mobility, which also brings logistical challenges. DHL’s expertise in this field in the aeronautical market and dozens of other industries, coupled with the innovation mindset of both companies, will be vital to ensure the safe and agile operation of eVTOLs. In addition to offering high-performance logistics, our premise is to reduce the environmental impact of the supply chain in line with our purpose of offering more sustainable products and services.”
The collaboration between Eve and DHL will encompass several key aspects of the eVTOL supply chain, including modes of transportation, frequency and delivery plans, logistics partners, potential locations for advanced inventories, physical and technological infrastructure needs, and contingency plans. Additionally, the study will extend to distribution of parts and materials essential for repairs and maintenance, optimizing supply chain management for general supplies to vertiports, and addressing battery logistics, a critical element in this emerging industry.
Mauricio Almeida, Vice President of the Automotive, Technology, and Consumer sectors, DHL Supply Chain said, “We are very excited about the opportunity to shape the future of mobility with Eve Air Mobility. Initiatives like this are part of our ESG mission, and we are contributing all our knowledge and experience to make this another great successful project developed by the Brazilian aerospace industry, with benefits for major cities around the world.”
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Eve, a subsidiary of EmbraerX, is at the forefront of the urban air mobility revolution. The company is committed to delivering sustainable products and services that transform how people and goods move in urban environments. With the largest backlog in the Urban Air Mobility industry, Eve is developing a comprehensive network of services, operational solutions, and innovative technologies. Its Urban Air Traffic Management software and plans for eVTOL deliveries and entry into service by 2026 further underscore its leadership in the evolving urban air mobility landscape.
