Eve Air Mobility and Groupe ADP (Aéroport de Paris) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) centered on innovation and sustainable development. This agreement is designed to prepare for the future of low-carbon aviation at Paris-Le Bourget Airport, enhancing Embraer’s operations at Europe’s leading business aviation airport.
The MoU includes initiatives to expand Embraer’s aircraft maintenance capabilities in anticipation of the new Energia family, and to facilitate the development of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations using eVTOL aircraft. Through this partnership, Paris-Le Bourget is reinforcing its position as a hub for innovative and eco-friendly aviation.
As part of the agreement, Embraer Services & Support plans to relocate and expand its existing facilities into a new, more efficient maintenance building that meets high standards for low-carbon construction and energy self-sufficiency, effectively doubling its capacity. Eve will collaborate with Groupe ADP to create the appropriate infrastructure for eVTOL operations, which includes training, maintenance, ground handling services, and potentially coordinating demonstration flights for public-private ventures.
Moreover, Groupe ADP will lend its expertise to support the operation of the Energia family of aircraft at Paris-Le Bourget, including exploring hydrogen infrastructure options. The Energia program was recently updated to include two new concept aircraft models with 19 and 30 seats, featuring hybrid-electric and hydrogen-electric propulsion systems.
“We are proud that Embraer, the world’s leading manufacturer of innovative aircraft, and Eve, are strengthening their presence and activities at Paris-Le Bourget airport. We know they will be excellent partners in advancing the transition to low-carbon aviation, especially for small aircraft. Paris-Le Bourget is a pioneering airport. Thanks to the mobilization of all its teams, it will be able to promote Embraer’s new sustainable technologies: hybrid, electric and hydrogen engines”, stated Edward Arkwright, Deputy CEO of Groupe ADP.
“We are very happy to deepen our partnership with the ADP Groupe. Our new facilities in Le Bourget will reinforce our commitment to excellence in services, growth, sustainability, and innovation. Embraer has been in France for more than 40 years, and we hope to advance even more our long-term relationship with the country”, said Carlos Naufel, President and CEO, Embraer Services & Support.
Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve Air Mobility, added: “Eve and Groupe ADP have a shared vision of making aviation more sustainable, so this collaboration is an excellent opportunity to support this transition. Eve takes a comprehensive approach to urban air mobility and understands that sustainability must be addressed on all fronts, including service and support facilities and vertiports. We look forward to working with Embraer and Groupe ADP to intensify our efforts and make eVTOL flights a reality globally.”
