Eve Air Mobility makes first eVTOL transition flight and advances noise certification

Eve Air Mobility, the Embraer subsidiary developing the Eve 100 electric vertical take‑off and landing aircraft, completed its first partial transition flight on 3 August. The test, conducted in Melbourne, Florida, activated the rear‑pusher propeller and demonstrated the shift from vertical lift to forward flight. The three‑minute, 0.84‑nautical‑mile flight reached a stabilized speed of 27 knots, a maximum of 30 knots, and an altitude of 90 feet (27 m). Engineers said the data will be used to expand the aircraft’s speed envelope and validate radio‑link performance.

Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) published proposed noise‑certification criteria for the Eve 100, opening a public consultation until 8 August. The agency’s draft adapts existing aviation noise rules to the unique acoustic profile of the eVTOL, aiming to establish a framework for safe, community‑friendly urban air mobility.

In its second‑quarter 2026 financial report, Eve posted a net loss of US$34.2 million, a 47 % reduction from the prior year, driven by lower research‑and‑development spending. Cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled US$403.3 million, with total liquidity of US$531.3 million, which the company says is sufficient to fund operations through 2028.