MELBOURNE, Fla. -- Eve Air Mobility has named Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd (KAI) as the supplier of pylons for Eve's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Pylons provide support for the aircraft's electric power units and eight lift propellers.

"KAI has an excellent reputation for quality, technology, and business performance, supplying numerous aerostructure components for a variety of aircraft, including Embraer's E-Jet E2 model," said Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve. "We are excited to have KAI join a strong and diverse list of suppliers who will work with us to supply components from prototype through production."

The agreement marks KAI's formal entry into the advanced air mobility (AAM) market. KAI recently announced a significant investment in production infrastructure, with the goal of growing its market share in the AAM market.

In February 2024, Eve named Aciturri (wing skin, spars, and leading/trailing edges) and Crouzet (pilot controls) as suppliers for its eVTOL aircraft. In January 2024, Eve announced that Thales would supply sensors and a computer, while Honeywell would supply guidance, navigation, and external lighting. Recaro Aircraft Seating was selected to supply seats, and FACC is to supply the horizontal and vertical tail, including the rudder and elevator.

In 2023, Eve selected Garmin to supply the aircraft's avionics, Liebherr-Aerospace to supply flight controls actuators, and Intergalactic to provide the thermal management system. The company also named Nidec Aerospace, a joint venture between Nidec and Embraer, to provide the electric propulsion system, BAE Systems to provide the energy storage system, and Duc Helice Propellers to supply the rotors and propeller.

Eve's eVTOL aircraft utilizes a lift+cruise configuration with eight dedicated propellers for vertical flight and fixed wings to fly on cruise, with no change in the position of these components during flight. The latest concept includes an electric pusher powered by dual electric motors that provide propulsion redundancy.

Eve announced in 2023 that its first eVTOL production facility will be located in the city of Taubate, Brazil. The company has begun assembly of its first full-scale eVTOL. Eve's eVTOL aircraft is scheduled to begin deliveries and enter into service in 2026.

Source: Embraer