A digital rendering of Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL air taxi design. [Courtesy: Eve Air Mobility]
Key Takeaways:
Eve Air Mobility's EVE-100 eVTOL air taxi is progressing towards its planned 2026 launch, with Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) releasing proposed airworthiness criteria, a crucial step for type certification.
The company aims for concurrent validation with the FAA to operate its electric air taxis in the U.S. and has secured extensive global partnerships for orders and operations across six continents.
The EVE-100 is a 100% electric, lift-plus-cruise design built to carry four passengers and a pilot for up to 60 sm, promising significantly lower noise and operating costs compared to traditional rotorcraft.
Eve is establishing its first production facility in Brazil, where it's assembling its first full-scale prototype for a test campaign expected to begin in 2024.
An electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi planned to touch down in South Florida in 2026 is ramping up toward certification.
Brazil-based Eve Air Mobility, a subsidiary of aerospace manufacturing giant Embraer, on Wednesday announced that the country’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) released proposed airworthiness criteria for its EVE-100 model.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
