Embraer's Eve says it signed letter of intention with AirX to sell up to 50 eVTOL

Reuters

Published Apr 17, 2024 07:28AM ET

Updated Apr 17, 2024 07:45AM ET

SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Electric aircraft maker Eve has signed a letter of intent with Japan's public helicopter charter service company AirX to sell up to 50 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, it said on Wednesday.

Eve, which is controlled by Brazilian planemaker Embraer, said the letter includes a firm order for 10 eVTOL and an agreement involving other potential 40 units.