Eve Air Mobility has announced three deals with suppliers for key systems to be used on its eVTOL aircraft, which it expects to enter into service in 2026.
The Embraer subsidiary has selected Garmin to supply the avionics, Liebherr-Aerospace to supply the flight controls actuators and Utah, USA-based engineering firm Intergalactic to provide the thermal management system.
Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve Air Mobility said, “We are looking forward to working with each of our suppliers as we progress with our eVTOL development.
“Each of our suppliers undergoes a very stringent review that evaluates not only performance and quality of their product, but also their dedication to continuous improvement and customer support and satisfaction. We are looking forward to a long-term working relationship with each of our suppliers.”
Eve’s lift+cruise eVTOL aircraft uses eight propellers for vertical flight and transitions to fixed wing for horizontal cruise, with no change in the position for the components. The firm’s latest concept includes an electric pusher powered by dual electric motors to provide redundancy.
Earlier this year the company completed wind tunnel testing and the first phase of ground testing for the aircraft’s propellers.
In July, Eve announced that its first eVTOL production facility will be in the city of Taubaté, Brazil. The company has begun assembly of its first full-scale eVTOL prototype which will be followed by a test campaign in 2024.
Garmin is to supply the G3000 Integrated Flight Deck for the eVTOL aircraft, which has been tailored for the needs of eVTOL aircraft with a touchscreen interface and an integrated flight management system, NAV/COM radios, transponder and audio management.
Liebherr will develop electromechanical actuators (EMA) for the fly-by-wire flight controls of Eve’s eVTOL. The actuators will be powered by the aircraft’s electrical system and the technology will ensure high performance, configurability and easier maintenance.
Intergalactic’s thermal management system will maintain an optimal temperature range for the batteries and other electronics, as well as the interior cabin of the aircraft.
The three firms join a list of previously announced suppliers including a joint venture between Nidec and Embraer for the electric propulsion system and BAE Systems, which is supplying the energy storage system. France’s DUC Hélices Propellers is to provide the rotors and propellers.
Eve is also developing service and operations solutions for eVTOL aircraft, including an Unmanned Air Traffic Management (UTM) system for urban air mobility operations worldwide.
