Eve Air Mobility’s $1B Supplier Deal Advances Air Taxis

Eve Air Mobility, the Embraer-backed developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has confirmed Beta Technologies and Nidec Aerospace as key propulsion suppliers for its air taxi production.

Beta will provide the pusher motors, while Nidec will supply the lifter motors used for eVTOL.

Performance and mission profile

Based on Eve’s order backlog of more than 2,850 aircraft, the combined supplier agreements could be worth up to $1 billion over the next 10 years, marking a major milestone in the company’s transition from development to large-scale manufacturing.

The aircraft is designed to carry four passengers plus a pilot, reach cruising speeds of around 180 km per hour, and support urban trips of roughly 60 km, making it suitable for short city hops and airport transfers.

Eve's chief executive, Johann Bordais, highlighted Beta’s close relationship with the Federal Aviation Administration and its startup culture as key reasons for the selection, emphasizing safety, reliability, performance, and long-term cost control.

Momentum in US advanced air mobility

Eve’s announcement comes as the US government increases support for advanced air mobility. Recently, the Trump administration introduced the first national framework aimed at accelerating the integration of flying taxis into the US National Airspace System. The framework also highlights potential use cases beyond passenger travel, such as emergency response, medical transport, and cargo operations.

NASA has also been active in the sector. In spring 2025, the agency conducted flight tests to evaluate how 5G cellular networks could support future air taxi connectivity, with findings expected to guide FAA communication and network requirements for urban operations.

Industry-wide acceleration

At the same time, Joby Aviation is expanding its reach through a partnership with Uber Technologies. Following Joby’s acquisition of Blade Air Mobility’s passenger business, Uber users will be able to book Blade helicopter flights directly in the app starting in 2026.

Mohan Das, CEO and founder of NuFlights, believes airport-focused air taxi services could mark a turning point for travel in 2026. He argues that true disruption will come when eVTOLs are embedded into mainstream booking and distribution systems, opening new ancillary revenue models across the travel ecosystem.

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