Eve Air Mobility has signed a binding agreement with Tokyo-based AirX for the purchase of up to 50 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The deal marks Eve’s second firm order from the Japanese air mobility provider and represents one of the largest commitments for advanced air mobility in the Asia-Pacific region to date.
The agreement includes an initial firm order for two aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2029, with options for up to 48 additional units as AirX scales its eVTOL operations across Japan. AirX plans to deploy the zero-emission aircraft for sightseeing routes and last-mile connectivity in major metropolitan areas including Tokyo and Osaka.
“This partnership with AirX is foundational to our strategy in Asia-Pacific,” said Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve Air Mobility. “Japan has the infrastructure, policy environment, and market readiness to lead the regional shift toward sustainable urban aviation. We are not simply selling aircraft; we are building an ecosystem.”
The collaboration extends beyond aircraft acquisition. AirX will integrate Eve’s eVTOLs into its existing charter and air mobility network, which currently connects Japan’s remote islands and urban centers. The company sees electric aviation as the next logical step in its two-decade history of bridging transportation gaps.
Kiwamu Tezuka, founder and CEO of AirX, emphasized the strategic importance of the deal. “We have spent 20 years connecting people and places across Japan. With Eve, we are now designing the future of that mission—cleaner, quieter, and more accessible. This is not an incremental change; it is a fundamental shift in how we define air travel.”
Eve’s eVTOL design features lift + cruise architecture, with eight rotors dedicated to vertical flight and fixed wings for efficient cruise. The aircraft is engineered for low noise and minimal operational footprint, aligning with urban density requirements and environmental regulations.
Megha Bhatia, Eve’s chief commercial officer, noted Japan’s unique positioning. “The country’s focus on advanced air mobility as a public good, combined with its dense urban corridors and tourism economy, creates ideal conditions for early eVTOL adoption. AirX brings the operational DNA; we bring the technology.”
The order contributes to Eve’s growing backlog, which now exceeds 2,800 eVTOL units across letter of intent and firm order agreements worldwide. The company continues to advance its certification program with aviation authorities and is building a service network to support fleet entry into service later this decade.
With this agreement, Eve and AirX reinforce a shared vision: urban air mobility not as a distant concept, but as a near-term reality for Japan’s cities and beyond.
