Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with regional aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) to promote the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft through “optimized leasing strategies”.
The LOI establishes that Eve will have the opportunity to utilise NAC’s global presence and asset management knowledge while NAC will acquire 15 firm plus 15 optional eVTOLs that will be leased to fleet operators, supporting the development and scaling of innovative transportation operations.
NAC will be the third leasing company to be added to Eve’s customer list, and Eve states that NAC will play a key role in the development, expansion and success of the eVTOL and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industry by providing financing, risk management and industry expertise in additional markets across the world.
The companies say that the partnership will allow Eve and NAC to “diversify portfolios, encourage environmental conservation and technological advancement, and expand eVTOL leasing options”.
“This partnership with Nordic Aviation Capital offers the world greater convenience and access to the latest and most advanced air travel solutions,” said Andre Stein, co-chief executive of Eve. “By leveraging leading technology and providing exceptional customer experiences, fleet operations will enable the growth and development of the urban air mobility network. With the support of NAC, creating strategic partnerships will continue to allow Eve to improve the network and accessibility of urban air mobility.”
Norman C.T. Liu, president & CEO of NAC, described the agreement as “an important step in our ESG strategy, and we look forward to partnering with Eve to bring these innovative and sustainable solutions to market”.