Eve Air Mobility has signed a letter of intent with AirX Inc., Japan’s largest public helicopter air charter service, for up to 10 firm and up to 40 optional electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
The order will support the continued development and scaling of innovative transportation operations in Japan.
Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve said: “We appreciate AirX’s trust and confidence in Eve by not only purchasing our eVTOL aircraft, but services and operations solutions and our Vector – the urban air traffic management software.
“Japan has been progressive in their approach and interest in eVTOL operations and we look forward to continuing to expand our relationships and as we support Japan’s urban air mobility objectives going forward.”
Kiwamu Tezuka, CEO of AirX Inc. said: “We are deeply impressed not only by EVE’s technological capabilities, but also by their commitment to building an ecosystem.
“Our aim is to revolutionize the current industry, making transport services useful and affordable for everyone.
“By integrating our knowledge, experiences, and existing business platform with EVE’s comprehensive solutions, we hope to overcome transportation limitations by advancing eVTOL operations in Japan.”
AirX is a pioneer of advanced air mobility in Japan and a digital platform company offering a total solution of charter services to the Japanese public via AIROS Skyview.