In a landmark agreement, Embraer, Eve Air Mobility (Eve), and Groupe ADP (Aéroport de Paris) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to spearhead innovation and sustainable development at Paris-Le Bourget Airport, Europe’s leading business aviation hub. This tripartite collaboration paves the way for a low-carbon future for the airport, focusing on enhanced maintenance capabilities for Embraer aircraft, integration of electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs), and infrastructure development for next-generation sustainable planes.
Embraer Services & Support will benefit significantly from the MoU. The company plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art maintenance facility at Paris-Le Bourget, designed with cutting-edge low-carbon construction practices and aiming for energy self-sufficiency. This new facility will more than double Embraer’s maintenance capacity at the airport, ensuring even more efficient support for their aircraft.
Eve, a subsidiary of Embraer specializing in urban air mobility solutions, will collaborate with Groupe ADP to prepare the ground for eVTOL operations at Paris-Le Bourget. This includes establishing crucial infrastructure and services for these electric flying vehicles, such as training programs, maintenance facilities, ground handling support, and potentially facilitating demonstration flights for public-private initiatives.
Groupe ADP, leveraging its expertise, will play a key role in supporting the future operations of Embraer’s Energia family of aircraft at Paris-Le Bourget. This includes exploring the development of hydrogen infrastructure to facilitate the use of these next-generation hybrid-electric and hydrogen-electric planes. By embracing these technologies, Paris-Le Bourget strengthens its position as a pioneer in sustainable aviation.
This MoU signifies a significant step forward for sustainable aviation in Europe. The collaboration between Embraer, Eve, and Groupe ADP will transform Paris-Le Bourget Airport into a hub for innovation and low-carbon technologies. By focusing on enhanced maintenance capabilities, eVTOL integration, and hydrogen infrastructure, this partnership paves the way for a greener future of flight.