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Eve Air Mobility Flies eVTOL Prototype for Brazilian Authorities

March 25, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Eve flew its eVTOL prototype for Brazilian authorities.
The prototype has completed 35 flights and 1.5 hours of flight time.
Testing has focused on low-speed operations up to 15 knots.
Eve targets 2027 for certification and entry into service.

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Strategic Implications

Eve's progress may indicate a significant step towards certification and commercialization of eVTOL technology. The company's collaboration with Brazilian authorities suggests a strong potential for urban air mobility adoption in the region, which could set a precedent for other countries.

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What Happened

Brazilian President Witnesses Latest Step in Certification Campaign

Eve Air Mobility has flown its full-scale engineering prototype for Brazilian authorities, including President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, at Embraer’s test facility in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil. The event marks the latest step in the company’s eVTOL certification campaign, with the prototype having completed 35 flights and logged nearly 1.5 hours of total flight time. Eve said early results point to propulsion and battery performance running ahead of initial expectations, while noise levels have remained within projections. The company is participating in the development of Brazil’s National Urban Air Mobility Policy and has received significant financing from BNDES and grants from Finep. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

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