Eve Air Mobility and InvestSP hold summit to accelerate regulation and infrastructure for eVTOL flights in Brazil

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Eve Air Mobility (NYSE: EVEX) and InvestSP held a summit in São Paulo on Oct 15, 2025 to align regulation, vertiport and charging infrastructure, and workforce training to support commercial eVTOL operations targeted for 2027 in Brazil.

Key facts: production facility in Taubaté with capacity for 480 units/year; ~2,800 global orders (firm and LOIs) valued at ~US$14 billion; eVTOL seats one pilot + four passengers and a range up to 100 km. The summit emphasized public-private coordination to enable safe UAM deployment.

Positive

• Production capacity: 480 units per year in Taubaté
• Order backlog: ~2,800 orders/LOIs valued at US$14 billion
• Commercial target: eVTOL operations targeted to begin in 2027

Negative

• Commercial start in 2027 is contingent on regulatory approvals
• Regulation, vertiport and charging rollout timelines remain uncertain

Insights

Aerospace Regulatory Strategist

Partnership advances Brazil eVTOL readiness by aligning regulation, infrastructure and local production for planned 2027 operations.

Brazilian authorities, Eve Air Mobility and InvestSP convened to map regulatory steps, vertiport and charging infrastructure deployment, and workforce training needed to start commercial eVTOL service in 2027. The announcement also confirms local manufacturing capacity in Taubaté of up to 480 units per year and cites around 2,800 global orders valued at $14 billion, which ties regulatory and infrastructure progress directly to production readiness and order fulfillment.

Successful commercialization depends on three linked elements: regulators issuing operational rules, physical vertiports and charging networks being built, and trained personnel entering the market. Each element is a discrete dependency; delays or misalignment in any will push timelines. Environmental and safety agency engagement reduces friction but does not remove the need for finalized certifications, operational approvals and demonstrated integration with air traffic systems.

Near-term items to watch include the publication of concrete regulatory milestones and certification timelines, firm schedules for vertiport and charging station rollouts around São Paulo, and any binding production or delivery milestones tied to the Taubaté facility—these will indicate whether the stated 2027 target is realistic. Monitor announcements over the next 6–18 months for regulatory approvals and infrastructure contracts that convert intent into executable programs.

Event brought together authorities and industry leaders to discuss regulatory advances, vertiport deployment and workforce training in the Urban Air Mobility sector

SÃO PAULO, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eve Air Mobility ("Eve") (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW; B3: EVEB31), in partnership with InvestSP, held a strategic meeting in São Paulo that brought together authorities, representatives from regulatory, environmental and safety agencies, as well as operators, to discuss and align the next steps for implementing eVTOL in Brazil. The initiative addressed essential topics to enable the start of commercial operations of the electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft in 2027, including regulation, infrastructure development, such as vertiports and charging stations, and workforce training in the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industry.

"This meeting reinforces our commitment to working side by side with authorities and strategic partners to enable the safe and efficient operation of eVTOL in Brazil. We are advancing not only in the development of the aircraft but also in building a complete ecosystem that includes infrastructure, regulation and workforce training in the Urban Air Mobility industry," said Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve Air Mobility.

Eve's eVTOL will be produced in Taubaté (SP), at a facility with the capacity to manufacture up to 480 units per year. The company already has around 2,800 global orders, including firm orders and letters of intent, valued at approximately US$14 billion. The model accommodates five occupants (one pilot and four passengers) and has a range of up to 100 kilometers, aiming to meet the demands of the UAM industry and serve short-distance intra-urban and regional missions.

"Eve chose the right location for eVTOL production: the state with the largest economy in the country, excellent infrastructure, a skilled workforce and a business environment favorable to innovation. Our goal now is to promote strategic integration between the public and private sectors to ensure that operations are safe, viable and sustainable," said Thiago Camargo, Executive Vice President of InvestSP.

Eve projects a significant reduction in travel times on strategic urban routes, such as the connection between São Paulo's southern zone and Guarulhos International Airport, from up to 150 minutes by land to about 15 minutes with the eVTOL. "The eVTOL has the potential to transform not only passenger transport but also sectors such as tourism, public safety and healthcare. The agility in transporting organs for transplants, for example, can save lives and redefine efficiency standards in major cities," added Luiz Mauad, Vice President of Customer Services at Eve.

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About Eve Air Mobility

Eve Air Mobility is dedicated to accelerating the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem. With the mindset of a startup and backed by Embraer's 55 years of aerospace expertise, Eve takes a holistic approach to advancing the UAM ecosystem. Its portfolio includes an advanced eVTOL design, a comprehensive global network of services and support, and an innovative air traffic management solution. Since May 10, 2022, Eve has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its common stock and public warrants are traded under the symbols "EVEX" and "EVEXW." For more information, visit: www.eveairmobility.com.

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FAQ

What did Eve (EVEX) and InvestSP announce on October 15, 2025 about eVTOL regulation in Brazil?

They held a summit in São Paulo to align regulation, infrastructure and workforce training to support commercial eVTOL operations targeted for 2027.

Where will Eve manufacture EVEX eVTOLs and what is the annual capacity?

Eve will produce eVTOLs in Taubaté, São Paulo at a facility with capacity for 480 units per year.

How many orders does Eve (EVEX) report and what is the approximate value?

Eve reports about 2,800 global orders including firm orders and letters of intent, valued at approximately US$14 billion.

What range and seating does Eve's eVTOL offer and what missions is it aimed at?

The model seats one pilot and four passengers, has up to 100 km range, and targets short-distance urban and regional missions.

How will Eve's eVTOL affect travel times on São Paulo routes according to EVEX?

Eve projects a reduction from up to 150 minutes by land to about 15 minutes by eVTOL on strategic urban routes.

What are the main obstacles Eve (EVEX) flagged for starting commercial flights in Brazil?

The company identified regulatory alignment, vertiport and charging infrastructure, and workforce training as essential prerequisites.