July 22｜Electric aircraft maker Eve showed for the first time a full-size prototype of its ‘flying taxi’, which it aims to have certified and operational by 2026, the company said. Eve, which is controlled by Embraer, unveiled its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft prototype at an event with investors and customers at its Gaviao Peixoto factory on 3 July. early 2025 to test-fly the prototype. This month, the company announced a new round of financing totalling $94 million from Embraer and one of its main suppliers, Nidec. eve has amassed nearly 3,000 potential orders before going into production, which the company hopes will eventually turn into firm orders. Interested customers include United Airlines, charter company Global Crossing and aircraft leasing company Azorra.

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