Eve announces first North American UAM simulation
Eve will conduct its first North American UAM simulation using helicopters powered by Blade Air Mobility as a substitute for an eVTOL.
The company aims to study operations, ground services,…
Eve will conduct its first North American UAM simulation using helicopters powered by Blade Air Mobility as a substitute for an eVTOL.
The company aims to study operations, ground services, passenger journeys and eVTOL operator needs, creating more accessible and faster connections to Downtown Chicago.
Three weeks of tests
Eve will conduct its Chicago UAM simulation over three weeks, starting with ground tests on 12 September and passenger flights on 14 September.
Following the simulation, the city of Chicago will gain knowledge about the infrastructure and ecosystem needed to enable the launch and expected long-term growth of UAM in the area.
Helping prepare Chicago for UAM
“Simulating the eVTOL operation in Chicago allows us to study how people will experience this service and understand the entire ecosystem requirements for our product and services, while showcasing the benefit of Urban Air Mobility in one of North America’s most prominent and populated cities,” said André Stein, co-CEO of Eve.
“We are wrapping up preparations to execute these simulations seamlessly and look forward to helping prepare Chicago for a local zero-emission UAM solution that is quiet, efficient, and sustainable.”
Eve will perform the ground tests at Vertiport Chicago, an existing downtown heliport facility, simulating services, infrastructure, and equipment requirements for the eVTOL. In the UAM infrastructure, a vertiport is an area of land or a structure used for the landing, take-off, charging and operation of eVTOL vehicles.
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