A recent agreement between Beta Technologies and Eve Air Mobility, a subsidiary of Embraer, marks a key moment for electric flight. Beta will supply its electric pusher motors for Eve’s upcoming electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, backing the production run of a fleet already carrying a 2,800-aircraft backlog, according to The New York Times.
Beta’s motors are not just another component; they are central to Eve’s propulsion architecture. By offering a strong power-to-weight ratio and efficient energy conversion, they support cruise performance and meet redundancy requirements vital for safety. This collaboration gives Beta a projected long-term contract opportunity worth up to US$1 billion over 10 years.
The deal builds on momentum from 2025: Beta’s electric plane has already demonstrated real-world viability by flying passengers to New York’s JFK Airport, the first all-electric, piloted aircraft landing in the New York–New Jersey region. Meanwhile, Eve, backed by Embraer’s decades of aerospace experience, aims to launch its eVTOL service around 2027.
By integrating proven electric propulsion hardware from Beta into Eve’s eVTOL roadmap, the partnership could accelerate certification and commercial deployment. Given Eve’s substantial order book and Embraer’s manufacturing muscle, this step moves electric aircraft from futuristic prototypes toward scalable urban air mobility.