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- Aviator Daily Briefing — Sunday, May 10th, 2026 [Today's Top Stories] • Eve Air Mobility Raises $230M in Dual-Market Equity Offering • Lufthansa Sets Final A340-600 Flight for Oct. 25, Ending Quadjet Era • Eve Air Mobility Funding Secures $230 Million for eVTOL Development Eve Air Mobility Raises $230M in Dual-Market Equity Offering Eve Air Mobility announced Tuesday a $230 million equity capital raise through a registered direct offering of 47.4 million shares priced at $4.85 each. The transaction includes a dual listing structure with Brazilian Depositary Receipts on the B3 exchange, primarily targeting investment by BNDESPAR. The dual-market approach broadens Eve's investor base beyond U.S. markets and supports development of its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft technology. Proceeds will fund Brazilian services, general corporate operations, potential mergers and acquisitions, and debt repayment. The announcement follows recent commercial progress, including a potential order for up to 50 eVTOLs in Costa Rica, signaling growing confidence in the urban air mobility sector. Cantor Fitzgerald and Raymond James served as placement agents for the transaction, which received approvals from the SEC and Brazil's securities commission. The strategy supports Eve's market expansion while maintaining ties with parent company Embraer. Lufthansa Sets Final A340-600 Flight for Oct. 25, Ending Quadjet Era Lufthansa has officially confirmed the final flight date for its Airbus A340-600 fleet, ending more than 20 years of quadjet operations for the German carrier. According to scheduling data from Cirium, the last A340-600 is scheduled to operate Oct. 25, 2026. This date follows delays in the delivery of replacement widebody aircraft, including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350, which pushed the retirement back from an initial October 2025 target. The retirement marks a significant milestone in Lufthansa's fleet modernization strategy, prioritizing sustainability and fuel efficiency. The airline currently operates 13 A340-600s, though only four remain active in flight databases according to ch-aviation. As these aircraft are retired, routes will continue to be served by newer, quieter and more fuel-efficient twin-engine jets, aligning with the carrier's environmental goals. Following Lufthansa's phase-out, global A340-600 passenger operations will be significantly reduced. Industry data indicates that post-retirement operators will primarily be Mahan Air in Iran and Conviasa in Venezuela, according to Planespotters.net. Aviation analysts view this as the closure of a historic era for Lufthansa, with no disruptions expected to long-haul schedules during the transition. Eve Air Mobility Funding Secures $230 Million for eVTOL Development Aviator News Network confirms Eve Air Mobility funding has reached $230 million following an August 14 announcement. The capital raise supports the Embraer subsidiary's development of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft through a registered direct offering. The company issued 47.4 million shares at $4.85 each as part of a dual listing strategy designed to broaden its investor base in the United States and Brazil. Net proceeds will fund general corporate purposes including operations and potential strategic investments in the urban air mobility sector. Brazilian Depositary Receipts approved for trading on Brazil's B3 stock exchange under ticker EVEB31 mark this significant financial milestone. The dual listing positions Eve to access capital markets in both regions as it advances toward commercial eVTOL operations. You can get the latest aviation news at https://aviatordb.com