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Eve Completes eVTOL Hover Test Block

May 21, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Eve completed 59 flights and 2 hours of airtime in hover test block.
Prototype reached 215 feet above ground level.
Transition flight campaign expected to start in July or August 2026.
Eve targets type certification in Brazil in 2027.

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Strategic Implications

Eve's progress may indicate a step forward for the eVTOL industry, suggesting that commercialization could be closer than expected. The successful completion of the hover test block could also signal a competitive advantage for Embraer's subsidiary in the advanced air mobility market.

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What Happened

Embraer Subsidiary Advances Towards Transition Flights

Eve Air Mobility, the advanced air mobility subsidiary of Embraer, has completed the hover and low-speed flights block of its full-scale engineering prototype, paving the way for ground tests and a transition flight campaign. The prototype completed 59 flights and accumulated over two hours of airtime, reaching a height of 215 feet above ground level. Eve is targeting type certification in Brazil in 2027 and plans to build six conforming prototypes for the certification campaign. The company’s progress was first reported by AeroTime.

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