Eve Air Mobility (Eve), Revo, a Brazilian platform focused on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), and its parent company, Omni Helicopters International Group (OHI), recently completed an urban air traffic simulation in São Paulo. The initiative is part of a strategic partnership to boost the development of the AAM ecosystem in the metropolis.
The simulation took place at Revo’s operations control center in São Paulo, using Revo helicopters and Eve’s Vector, software for Urban Air Traffic Management. During the week of October 21, Vector simulated the management and monitoring of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle operations in an urban environment. Different scenarios were considered, such as departure and destination delays, airspace and weather restrictions, as well as route detour to alternative landing sites. The main objective of the initiative was to validate new traffic management services, which are essential for guaranteeing the safety and reliability of eVTOL operations, both at the start of operations and in cases of large-scale intensive use.
In addition, Eve and Revo have been working together to encourage collaboration between key stakeholders in the AAM ecosystem, with a view to developing exemplary practices for eVTOL operations, air management protocols and ground handling. The city of São Paulo, known for having the highest number of helicopter operations in the world, appears to be fertile ground for the eVTOL revolution in transportation in one of the most populous and congested cities on the planet.
“This simulation reinforces our commitment to bringing eVTOL flights to metropolitan areas, offering communities a safe, sustainable and efficient transportation alternative,” says Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve. ”We are pleased to count on Revo in this initiative to stimulate the urban air mobility market in Latin America’s largest city.”
“We see ourselves as a provider of air mobility solutions, with innovation in our DNA. As leaders in Latin America in offshore transportation, we intend to be pioneers in the adoption of new technologies and helicopter models,” says Jeremy Akel, CEO of OHI. “We recently contributed to aviation history in Brazil with the first and longest civilian unmanned flight to an offshore platform, coexisting in the airspace with other aircraft. This demonstrates that we have the experience and vision to help shape the future of air mobility.”
“eVTOLs are the future of air mobility. They will make flying more sustainable and easily available. To make this a reality, we must develop the necessary ecosystem and infrastructure,” comments João Welsh, CEO of Revo. “We took the first step just over a year ago, starting an accelerated learning process with helicopters to lead this transition. Early collaboration between industry leaders, regulators, urban planners, infrastructure developers and local communities will help ensure that key challenges are addressed holistically, and we will continue to develop the ecosystem over the coming months. We are committed to creating a future where urban flights are safe, more democratic and carbon neutral.”
The simulation and development of the AAM ecosystem in São Paulo complements Revo’s letter of intent to purchase up to 50 Eve eVTOLs. In addition, Revo will have access to Eve TechCare, a complete portfolio of services for eVTOLs, and Vector software.