Embraer-CAE Orders First Simulator for Eve eVTOL Pilot Training: Is 2027 Launch Real?

Embraer-CAE Training Services (ECTS) has placed a major order. The joint venture purchased its first full-flight simulator (FFS) for Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL aircraft. This investment is a critical move for Eve eVTOL pilot training. It marks a significant step toward the aircraft’s 2027 entry-into-service date. The announcement was made at the Singapore Airshow 2026.

Advancing the eVTOL Certification Process

ECTS is a partnership between Embraer and CAE. They selected the CAE 3000-series simulator in late 2024. This FFS will play a key role in the eVTOL certification process. The simulator will help prepare the first wave of pilots. It ensures safe and efficient operations for the new aircraft.

Eve is targeting the certification of its four-passenger Eve-100 model. Brazil’s ANAC formalized the certification process in 2022. This process follows the regulatory path for a “normal category” aircraft.

High-Fidelity Training Technology

The new full-flight simulator is a CAE 3000-series unit. It includes a precise flight deck replica. It also features high-fidelity motion cueing. The system uses the next-generation CAE Prodigy™ Visual System. This is powered by the advanced Unreal Engine. This technology creates an ultra-realistic training environment. It is essential for single-pilot operations in dense Urban Air Mobility settings.

Industry Impact and Training Ecosystem

This simulator order is a major signal to the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market. It shows a disciplined approach to scaling operations responsibly. Training infrastructure must grow with aircraft certification. ECTS was selected as the exclusive training provider in 2024. They will train pilots, maintenance technicians, and ground handlers. This is part of Eve’s comprehensive service portfolio, Eve TechCare.

Safety is paramount for the adoption and growth of AAM. Highly trained personnel are key to ensuring safe operations. Eve currently holds letters of intent for nearly 2,900 eVTOLs. This represents a potential market value of $14.5 billion. Operators like Brazil-based Revo are among the first expected to launch services.

• The FFS will be integrated into the ECTS global training network.
• It leverages Embraer’s operational experience and CAE’s global footprint.
• The simulator supports the goal of achieving 2027 entry-into-service for the eVTOL.
• This investment addresses the crucial need for a scalable, certifiable training ecosystem.

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