Air taxi from Eve Air Mobility (Embraer), Brazil
Eve eVTOL (Eve 100)launch date, fares and status
Eve's uncrewed full-scale engineering prototype has flown since December 2025 and made its first partial transition flight (rear pusher engaged, about 30 knots), announced on 3 August 2026, with 66 flights logged by then. Eve now targets Brazilian (ANAC) and FAA type certification and entry into service in 2028, a year later than its earlier plan.
How far it has got
- Prototype
- Testing
- Certifying
- Certified
- Flying passengers
Certifying: in formal certification.
This aircraft won't be sold to individuals; you'll book a seat with an operator once service starts.
Not bookable: passenger service with launch operators such as Revo is expected no earlier than 2028, after certification.
Watch it fly
Video from Eve Air Mobility on YouTube. It loads only when you press play.
Key facts
- Eve is a subsidiary of Brazilian planemaker Embraer, and its prototype flies from an Embraer test facility in Brazil.
- Flew for Brazilian government officials, including President Lula, in March 2026.
- Pre-order backlog of about 2,700 aircraft, mostly non-binding letters of intent; firm orders include 100 aircraft from Revo and AirX, according to the Q2 2026 call.
- Applied to Europe's EASA in July 2026 to validate its future ANAC type certificate; Brazil's ANAC is the lead authority, with FAA validation running in parallel.
- Reported $531 million of liquidity at the end of Q2 2026, which management says funds operations through 2028.
Fares and how to ride
Specifications
Questions people ask
How much will an Eve air taxi ride cost?
No fare has been announced. Eve sells aircraft to operators, which will set ticket prices once service begins.
When can you ride the Eve eVTOL?
Not before 2028. Eve now expects type certification and entry into service in 2028, after a crewed conforming prototype flies in the second half of 2027 and completes about a year of testing.
Do you need a pilot's license to ride the Eve eVTOL?
No. Passengers ride with an operator, and a commercial pilot flies the aircraft.
Has the Eve eVTOL actually flown?
Yes, without people on board. Eve's full-scale prototype first hovered in December 2025, logged 66 flights by early August 2026, and began partial transition flights at around 30 knots. Full wing-borne flight is targeted for the end of 2026.
Sources
- Eve Air Mobility: Eve Air Mobility Completes Successful First Flight of Full-Scale eVTOL Prototype (December 2025)
- PR Newswire (Eve): Eve Air Mobility Achieves First Transition Flight Milestone, Advancing eVTOL Program Toward Wing-Borne Flight (August 2026)
- The Motley Fool: Eve (EVEX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript (August 2026)
- Aerospace Global News: Eve plans first eVTOL transition flights but certification timeline slips (May 2026)
- Aerospace Testing International: Eve flies full-scale eVTOL prototype for Brazilian government (March 2026)
- HeliHub: Eve advances certification with EASA and ANAC milestones (July 2026)
- Forecast International Flight Plan: UAM Snapshot - Eve-100 (March 2024)
Last checked October 17, 2026. Makers revise prices and dates often; confirm with Eve Air Mobility (Embraer) before paying a deposit. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
