Eve Air Mobility Completes Successful First Flight of Full-Scale eVTOL Prototype

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Eve Air Mobility (NYSE: EVEX) completed the first flight of its uncrewed full-scale eVTOL prototype on Dec 19, 2025 at Embraer's Gavião Peixoto test facility, validating aircraft architecture, fifth‑generation fly‑by‑wire controls and fixed‑pitch lifter rotors. Eve captured high‑fidelity data and will build six conforming prototypes to run a flight test campaign aimed at certification.

The company plans progressive envelope expansion, hundreds of flights in 2026, and continues engagement with ANAC, FAA and EASA, targeting type certification and first deliveries in 2027.

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Positive

• First full‑scale uncrewed flight completed on Dec 19, 2025
• Captured high‑fidelity data validating fly‑by‑wire and lifter integration
• Plan to manufacture six conforming prototypes for flight test campaign
• Committed to hundreds of flights in 2026 to build certification data
• Active engagement with ANAC, FAA and EASA on certification

Negative

• Initial flight was uncrewed, with crewed operations not yet demonstrated
• Type certification and first deliveries targeted for 2027, a forward‑looking timeline subject to regulatory and testing risks

• Milestone marks a significant step forward, validating aircraft architecture, fly-by-wire controls and integrated propulsion
• Hundreds of flights planned in 2026 as knowledge gain for certification

GAVIÃO PEIXOTO, Brazil, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eve Air Mobility (Eve) (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW; B3: EVEB31), a company dedicated to the development of a suite of solutions for the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market, including an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, completed the first flight of its uncrewed full-scale eVTOL prototype at Embraer's test facility in Gavião Peixoto, state of São Paulo.

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.

"Today, Eve flew. 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 six 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.

"We exercised our control laws, verified the integration of the eight lifters and assessed energy management, the aircraft's dynamic response and noise footprint," said Luiz Valentini, Chief Technology Officer at Eve. "The prototype behaved as predicted by our models. With these data points, we will expand the envelope and progress toward transition to wingborne flight in a disciplined manner, ramping up to hundreds of flights throughout 2026 and building the knowledge required for type certification."

"This flight gives the product a clear green light to advance what matters to operators: reliability, efficiency and simplicity," said Jorge Bittercourt, Chief Product Officer at Eve. "We validated critical elements, from our lifter architecture to aircraft flight mechanics, and now we move into the flight test phase, aiming to advance the product maturity."

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.

Eve leverages Embraer's 56 years of aerospace expertise in designing, certifying, manufacturing and delivering state-of-the-art aircraft, as well as the company's global aftermarket service footprint. Eve continues to focus on safety, simplicity and dispatchability to meet operator needs at scale.

Image: Eve Air Mobility First Flight

Eve's full-scale eVTOL mock-up: Eve Air Mobility Mock-Up Images 

About Eve Air Mobility

Eve Air Mobility is dedicated to accelerating the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem. Benefitting from a start-up mindset, backed by Embraer's 56-year history of aerospace expertise, and with a singular focus, Eve is taking a holistic approach to progressing the UAM ecosystem, with an advanced eVTOL project, comprehensive global services and support network and a unique air traffic management solution. Eve is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (EVEX; EVEXW) and the São Paulo Stock Exchange (EVEB31), where its shares of common stock and public warrants are traded. For more information, please visit www.eveairmobility.com.

Forward‑Looking Statement

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FAQ

What did Eve (EVEX) announce on December 19, 2025 about its eVTOL prototype?

Eve announced a successful first uncrewed full‑scale eVTOL flight on Dec 19, 2025, validating key systems and beginning flight testing.

How many prototypes will Eve (EVEX) build for its flight test campaign and why?

Eve will manufacture six conforming prototypes to conduct the flight test campaign and collect certification data.

What is Eve's (EVEX) flight testing plan for 2026?

Eve plans to expand the flight envelope with hundreds of flights in 2026, progressing to wingborne transitions and certification data collection.

When does Eve (EVEX) target type certification and first deliveries?

The company is targeting type certification, first deliveries and entry into service in 2027, subject to regulatory approval and test outcomes.

Which regulators is Eve (EVEX) engaging with for eVTOL certification?

Eve is engaging with Brazil's ANAC as primary certifying authority and continuing dialogue with FAA and EASA.

What systems were validated during Eve's (EVEX) first flight?

The flight validated the fifth‑generation fly‑by‑wire concept, fixed‑pitch lifter rotors, eight lifter integration, energy management, dynamic response and noise footprint.