Eve Air Mobility's full-scale eVTOL prototype completes maiden flight in Brazil.
Key Points
- 1Eve Air Mobility successfully flew its full-scale, unmanned eVTOL prototype at Embraer's Gavião Peixoto facility in Brazil.
- 2Targets 2026 certification with Brazilian regulator ANAC, aiming for commercial entry into service (EIS) in 2027.
- 3Secured a substantial market commitment with a provisional backlog exceeding 3,000 pre-orders for the future aircraft.
Eve Air Mobility, the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) unit of Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer, announced the successful maiden flight of its full-scale, unmanned prototype. The flight test took place at Embraer’s facilities in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo state, marking a critical milestone in the development of the company’s urban air mobility (UAM) solution. This test validates the core flight dynamics and operational capabilities of the design as Eve moves toward the final certification phase.
The company is aggressively pursuing airworthiness certification for the piloted production model with Brazilian regulator ANAC (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), targeting approval in 2026. Following certification, Eve plans for initial deliveries and commercial entry into service (EIS) in 2027. Market reception remains robust, as the manufacturer currently holds a backlog exceeding 3,000 provisional pre-orders from various global operators and leasing firms, underscoring significant industry confidence in the eVTOL market segment.
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