GOL has announced a new partnership with aircraft leasing company Avolon and Brazilian transport operator Grupo Comporte to commercialise an eVTOL ride sharing platform in Brazil.
GOL, Avolon, and Grupo Comporte will collaborate to identify and target local partners, infrastructure and certification requirements across a range of commercial models, with the aim to launch one of the world’s first eVTOL ride sharing businesses.
As part of the agreement, GOL and Grupo Comporte have also committed to purchase or lease up to 250 VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft, manufactured by Vertical Aerospace.
Avolon is a launch customer for the aircraft, expected to launch in 2024, which can transport four passengers and one pilot…