AirX Co., Ltd.
AirX enters into an agreement regarding eVTOL purchasing rights with “EVE Air Mobility”, an Embraer subsidiary, for the first time in Japan
We will also introduce an aviation management system at the same time, aiming for domestic expansion in 2027.
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AirX Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Satoru Tezuka; hereinafter referred to as “AirX”), which builds infrastructure that will serve as a supply source for next-generation air mobility such as helicopters and flying cars, is EVE Air Mobility (NYSE). We are pleased to announce that we have entered into Japan’s first* LOI agreement with EVEX; EVEXW,
Representative Director: Johann Bordais (hereinafter referred to as “EVE”) regarding purchasing rights for the electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (eVTOL) developed by the company.
(*)As of April 2024 According to our research
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About EVE Air Mobility
■Company overview
EVE is a company that develops the urban air mobility (UAM) ecosystem, which is a group of major passenger aircraft manufacturer EMBRAER. The company primarily develops electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOL), provides air traffic management systems, and provides global services and support networks.
In July of last year, we announced the construction of an eVTOL production facility (Taubaté City, São Paulo State, Brazil), and we plan to begin delivering aircraft and providing services in 2026. LOI contract details regarding eVTOL purchase rights
■Background of the contract conclusion
This eVTOL is a lift/cruise type and can be used effectively in areas where land space is limited. Therefore, it is suitable for taking off and landing in Japan’s urban areas and rooftop ports, and we decided to form a partnership with AirX because we believed that introducing it as a means of transportation between urban areas and regions could expand mobility possibilities.
(*2)Lift cruise type
It has fixed wings like an airplane, but has multiple rotors attached like a drone. It is characterized by its ability to fly long distances efficiently. There are also multi-rotor types and vectored thrust types.
Reference: “Business Hacks in the Drone 3.0 Era” Shingo Nagura (author), Nichito Mizuno (editor)
■LOI contract (*3) contents
Firm order for up to 10 eVTOLs
40 aircraft option purchase rights
Utilization of urban air traffic management software “Vector” (*3)LOI contract
Abbreviation for Letter of Intent. Refers to a basic agreement or statement of intent.
■About eVTOL developed by EVE
[Table 2: https://prtimes.jp/data/corp/28531/table/204_1_c2401ab2d9e03e2017ee1c60a8a77161.jpg] ■About air traffic management software “Vector”
Vector is an air traffic management software that optimizes urban air mobility operations and ensures safe flight operations. It is expected to bring DX to the aviation industry, where oral communication is currently the mainstream.
*As this product is under development, there may be changes in specifications and appearance.
Future prospects
In order to develop urban air mobility (UAM), AirX will strengthen collaboration with a variety of related businesses, including local governments, power/infrastructure, and real estate industries. In Japan, we aim to launch services between 2026 and 2027, realizing a future that is sustainable and easily accessible anywhere.
■Excerpt from comments from Johann Bordais (Eve CEO)
We appreciate the trust and confidence AirX has placed in us by purchasing not only EVE’s eVTOL aircraft, but also our service and operational solutions, as well as our Vector (urban air traffic management software). Japan is progressive in its approach and interest in eVTOL operations, and we look forward to continuing to expand our relationship to support Japan’s urban air mobility goals. ■Excerpt from comments from Satoru Tezuka (CEO of AirX Co., Ltd.) I was deeply impressed by EVE’s sincerity and commitment to building an ecosystem, as well as their technological capabilities. Our goal is to make air transportation services accessible and affordable for everyone. By integrating EVE’s comprehensive solutions with AirX’s accumulated knowledge, experience, and business platform, we will advance eVTOL operations in Japan.
Special site information
Please check the special website below for information on flying car exhibitions and demonstration experiments.
(About the service)
https://airx.co.jp/uav
(EVE press release URL)
https://www.eveairmobility.com/eve-air-mobility-and-airx-inc-sign-letter-of-intent-for-up-to-50-evtols-service-support-and-urban-atm- software
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https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000192.000028531.html
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AirX Co., Ltd. Company Profile
Company name: AirX Co., Ltd.
Address: 5F, Banmachi Kojimachi Building, 6-6-2 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083 WeWork Kojimachi
Established: February 23, 2015
Representative Director: Tsutomu Tezuka
Business content: Travel arrangement business, air transportation agency business
Company URL: https://airx.co.jp
Service URL:
[AIROS] https://airos.jp
[AIROS Skyview] https://skyview.airos.jp
Recruitment related page: https://career.airx.co.jp
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/airos_skyview
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airos_skyview
AirX is a company that builds infrastructure that will become a supply source for next-generation air mobility, including not only
helicopters and private jets, but also purchasing and selling next-generation aircraft (eVTOL) called flying cars, and installing and operating helipads. is. We also participated in the “Startup World Cup 2023” Tokyo qualifying round held in September of this year. Currently, we offer charter services for helicopter sightseeing, travel, business trips, etc. at affordable prices, and boast the highest number of helicopter flights in Japan. In addition to providing services, we also develop systems for reservation
management, inventory management, and flight management, and are developing a wide range of businesses to build an air mobility society.
More details about this release:
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000204.000028531.html