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    Embraer
    Stock Code:
    ERJ
    Date Founded:
    1969-08-19
    CEO:
    Francisco Gomes Neto
    Headquarters Location:
    Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Key Product Lines:
    Embraer 170, Embraer 175, Embraer 190, Embraer 195, Embraer 175-E2, Embraer 190-E2, Embraer 195-E2
    Business Type:
    Planemaker

While the aviation world gears up for an exciting week at the Farnborough Airshow, Embraer had a head start to the festivities today. The Brazilian manufacturing powerhouse took the opportunity to reveal the new cabin mock-up for its highly-anticipated Eve electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

A core sector

eVTOLs have been primed to take the air travel industry by storm by the time this decade is over. Major airlines, manufacturers, and airports all across the globe have been investing in the industry in a bid to be part of an expected overhaul of travel networks.

Eve, Embraer’s urban air mobility subsidiary, was formed in 2020. Yet, it recently transitioned to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange amid a new deal with Zanite, which invests in aviation, aerospace and defense, urban mobility, among other tech fields. The move sees Eve bolster its backing following Zanite forking over 100s of millions of dollars.

There have been changes across the program. Notably, Eve has gone through a shift of design from a canard and wing build a to wing and empennage one. So, the aircraft is set to be introduced with a conventional wing and tail configuration with eight rotors fixed around the wing to offer vertical take-off and landing safely.

Eve
Eve's UATM system solution is developed to help to maximize the UAM operations of its eVTOLs. Photo: Eve

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Reimagined design

Simple Flying was on the scene for the grand reveal. The unveiling was programmed by EVE Co-CEO Andre Stein, who proudly showed off the design to a round of applause.

With the design shift, Eve hopes to make things simple. As Stein explained:

“With not a lot of moving parts and complexity, we can keep it efficient, relying on wings to fly and cruise. We are keeping the same DNA. It’s just the point of development where we felt it’s mature to share.”

Stein Eve
Photo: Sumit Singh | Simple Flying

The futuristic shape of the capsule is complemented by the turquoise accents. While the exterior is sleek, the inside is truly a delight to see.

Eve Cabin Interior
Photo: Embraer

The four seats resemble a hybrid of commercial aircraft and ground taxi seating. There is enough space for a short-haul hop, and several data points to keep passengers informed about the trip.

Eve Seats

Passengers will be able to keep up to date with their flight. Photo: Sumit Singh | Simple Flying

The overall cabin experience is fresh. Nonetheless, it undoubtedly feels like a natural progression for urban transport. With London’s skyline providing the backdrop for Eve’s conceptualization, and the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) backing eVTOLs, Londoners will be familiar with the approaches The pilot and passenger areas reimagine the driver cab and passenger cabin of a black taxi.

Stein concluded:

“As with any important aircraft development, the most important aspect goes inside. Since the beginning of the project, we have been focusing a lot on the user experience. We are understanding the different needs, the different users from different backgrounds to ensure we are developing a product to deliver a vast user experience - something that’s simple and intuitive for our users.​​​​​​​

Pilot Eve

A sneak peek of what the pilots could. Photo: Sumit Singh | Simple Flying

Looking forward

When visiting FIA 2022, those on the scene will be able to scale up the concept experience further via augmented reality glasses. This process will help visitors to envision the future of short-haul air travel.

Eve Information

The approach is streamlined throughout. Photo: Sumit Singh | Simple Flying

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Altogether, the Eve program has made significant steps in recent months. Along with a series of partnerships formed, it’s edging closer to seeing the fruits of its labor. Embraer finished significant test flights over Rio de Janeiro in May. All in all, there are over 1,900 Eve orders from approximately 20 launch customers across the globe. We can expect Eve to become a major force in the eVTOL space by the time the 2030s are fully underway.

What are your thoughts about Eve’s cabin concept? What do you make of the overall prospects of the plane? Let us know what you think in the comment section.