Eve Air Mobility has announced the addition of three new suppliers to its roster for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. These suppliers include Garmin, Liebherr-Aerospace, and Intergalactic. The collaboration aims to enhance the development of Eve’s eVTOL and ensure quality, performance, and customer satisfaction.
Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve Air Mobility, expressed the company’s anticipation of working with these suppliers, highlighting the rigorous evaluation process that takes into account product performance, quality, continuous improvement, and customer support. This partnership signifies a commitment to long-term collaboration.
Garmin will be responsible for supplying the avionics for Eve’s eVTOL. This includes the G3000 Integrated Flight Deck, featuring large, lightweight, high-resolution glass displays integrated seamlessly with Eve’s vehicle management and flight control systems. The flight deck’s intuitive touchscreen interface simplifies pilot operations, providing direct access to a comprehensive suite of avionics capabilities.
Liebherr will develop electromechanical actuators (EMA) for the fly-by-wire flight controls of Eve’s eVTOL. Leveraging their expertise in precision gears and dependable actuation, Liebherr will create actuators powered by the aircraft’s electrical system. This technology ensures high performance, configurability, and easier maintenance.
Intergalactic’s role will be to provide the thermal management system, which is vital for maintaining an optimal temperature range for critical equipment, such as batteries and electronic components. Additionally, the system will contribute to ensuring a comfortable cabin temperature.
These three new suppliers join the initial trio announced at the Paris Air Show. Nidec Aerospace LLC will provide the electric propulsion system, BAE Systems will supply the energy storage system, and DUC Hélices Propellers will provide the rotors and propellers.
Eve’s eVTOL aircraft features a lift+cruise configuration with eight dedicated propellers for vertical flight and fixed wings for cruise flight, with no changes in component positioning during flight. The design includes an electric pusher with dual electric motors for propulsion redundancy, prioritizing high performance and safety. This design offers several advantages, such as reduced operational costs, streamlined systems, and an emphasis on efficient thrust with low noise.
In another development, Eve has selected Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil, as the location for its first eVTOL production facility. The company has already initiated the assembly of its first full-scale eVTOL prototype, with testing scheduled for 2024. Deliveries and the commencement of service for Eve’s eVTOL are projected for 2026.
Concurrently, Eve is actively working on a comprehensive suite of service and operational solutions, including Urban Air Traffic Management (Urban ATM) software designed to optimize and scale Urban Air Mobility operations globally. This holistic approach demonstrates Eve’s commitment to advancing the future of aerial mobility while ensuring top-tier quality through its network of trusted suppliers.