Eve Air Mobility has conducted the first flight of its uncrewed full-scale prototype of an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Embraer's test facility in Brazil. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.
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Eve, Embraer's electric aircraft division, announced on Friday that its full-scale 'flying car' prototype completed its first flight, a key milestone on the path to certification.
It is noted that Eve is one of several firms developing battery-powered aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing for short urban trips, which analysts believe is crucial for Embraer's future growth.
The company, which has accumulated nearly 3,000 pre-orders for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft before production begins, expects type certification, first deliveries, and entry into service in 2027, a year later than originally planned.
The first flight at Embraer's Gavião Peixoto facility kicks off Eve's flight test phase, with "hundreds of flights" planned for next year to support certification.
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