Eve Air Mobility achieves first flight of full-scale eVTOL prototype, launching certification test phase

Eve Air Mobility has successfully completed the first flight of its uncrewed, full-scale eVTOL prototype at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto test facility in Brazil, marking a major milestone in its development programme. The inaugural hover flight validated the aircraft’s overall architecture, fifth-generation fly-by-wire controls, fixed-pitch lifter rotors and integrated propulsion system.

The flight initiates Eve’s formal flight-test campaign, with progressive envelope expansion planned, including transition to wingborne flight during 2026. Eve intends to build six conforming prototypes and conduct hundreds of test flights next year to support certification. The programme is being developed in close coordination with Brazil’s civil aviation authority ANAC, with additional engagement from FAA and EASA.

Eve targets type certification, first deliveries and entry into service in 2027, leveraging Embraer’s long-standing expertise in aircraft design, certification and global support to advance a safe, efficient and scalable eVTOL solution for the urban air mobility market.