Strategic Assessment of eVTOLs for Sustainable Urban Air Mobility Using the CRITIC-Based EDAS Method

The selection of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is a strategic decision that directly shape the economic sustainability of urban air mobility (UAM) systems due to high investment costs and its impact on opera/ tional efficiency. In, this study aims to provide an objective framework for evaluating and selecting suitable eVTOL aircraft, which is an important step in establishing sustainable urban air mobility. In the study, the CRITIC/based EDAS method was used in an integrated manner to determine the importance of the evaluation criteria of eVTOL aircraft and to rank the models. The criteria of pax number, range, speed, alt meter, empty weight, payload, and maximum take/off weight identified from the literature have provided a unique perspective for evaluating eVTOLs regarding sustainability and efficiency. The results revealed that there were significant differences in the performances of the eVTOL aircraft in the context of the determined criteria. This demonstrates the critical importance of strategic decision/making frameworks in sustainable urban air mobility planning. It is expected that this research will provide strategic guidance for manufacturers and urban planners by developing a systematic approach to eVTOL evaluation.