Eve signs agreement to sell two eVTOL aircraft to Japan’s AirX

Eve Air Mobility said on February 3, during the Singapore Airshow, that it has signed a sales agreement with Japanese helicopter charter operator AirX for an initial purchase of two eVTOL aircraft, with options that could raise the total to as many as 50 units.

The agreement is Eve’s first announced commercial sale in the Asia-Pacific region. Deliveries of the two firm aircraft are scheduled for 2029, with additional orders dependent on AirX’s plans to expand its future urban air mobility operations.

“Our first agreement in the Asia-Pacific region, achieved in partnership with AirX in Japan, is more than a milestone,” said Johann Bordais, chief executive officer of Eve Air Mobility. “This partnership supports the development of sustainable air transport and reflects our shared vision for new forms of urban mobility.”

Under the terms of the contract, AirX plans to integrate Eve’s eVTOL aircraft into its portfolio as it evaluates new zero-emission transport services for urban and regional missions. AirX is currently the largest public helicopter charter operator in Japan.

“We are pleased to partner with Eve Air Mobility to bring next-generation air transport to Japan,” said Kiwamu Tezuka, founder and chief executive officer of AirX. “This collaboration aligns with our focus on sustainability and innovation as we prepare for new mobility services.”

Eve’s eVTOL program remains in the flight-test phase. The first uncrewed prototype completed its maiden flight in December 2025, performing a hover test using the aircraft’s lift motors. The company plans to add more aircraft to the test campaign during 2026 targeting type certification of its eVTOL aircraft in 2027.

“The interest from AirX reflects a shared focus on passenger experience and operational use cases,” said Megha Bhatia, Eve’s chief commercial officer. “Japan has positioned itself as an early market for advanced air mobility, including tourism and last-mile operations in major cities such as Tokyo and Osaka.”