GlobalX to buy 200 Eve air taxis, plans South Florida operations

Embraer’s Eve Urban Air Mobility spin-off has clinched a letter of intent with Miami-based Global Crossing Airlines Group to acquire up to 200 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with deliveries scheduled for as early as 2026. Eve disclosed the deal on 16 March, saying it now has 1,785 eVTOLs in its backlog. “We will base the aircraft from our new line maintenance facility at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport,” Global Crossing CE Ed Wegel tells FlightGlobal shortly after news of the agreement broke. “We intend to use the aircraft to connect cruise passengers with our charter flights at Miami International airport and [Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport].” Global Crossing, which operates under the brand GlobalX, joins SkyWest Airlines, Republic Airways, Kenya Airways, and aircraft lessor Azorra as Eve customers. GlobalX is establishing bases in Miami, Las Vegas and Atlantic City, and intends to launch a cargo division this year with converted A321 Freighters.<br/>