United said that it is investing in Eve mostly because of its relationship with Embraer, which can give access to parts and supplies for its air taxi service. Embraer had said that it will manufacture flying taxis for Uber before the ride-hailing business sold its eVTOL branch to another startup.
Eve is the most recent company to get United’s clearance. The airline said last year that it will acquire 15 supersonic aircraft from Boom Supersonic, with an option to raise the contract to 50 planes.
