Eve Air Mobility completed the first flight of its uncrewed full-scale eVTOL prototype at Embraer’s test facility in Gavião Peixoto, state of São Paulo.
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The inaugural flight initiates Eve’s flight test phase and confirms the integration of key systems, including the fifth-generation fly-by-wire concept and the fixed-pitch lifter rotors. The company will perform multiple flights following today’s hover flight, gradually expanding the envelope to transition into full wingborne flights throughout 2026.
“This is a historical milestone for our employees, customers, investors and the entire ecosystem,” said Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve. This flight validates our plan, which has been executed with precision to deliver the best solution for the market. We were able to capture high-fidelity data that will allow us to move forward with safety and confidence towards the certification path.”
Eve will manufacture 6 conforming prototypes to conduct the flight test campaign, aiming for certification. The Company continues to engage with Brazil’s Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), Eve’s eVTOL primary certifying authority, to advance the certification process. Looking ahead, Eve expects type certification, first deliveries and entry into service in 2027.
Next steps for the program include progressive envelope expansion and transitions to wingborne flight, as well as continued engagement with ANAC, other regulators and validating authorities, including FAA and EASA.