Eve Air Mobility and InvestSP hold a summit to accelerate regulation and infrastructure

• Eve Air Mobility and InvestSP hosted a strategy meeting in São Paulo to align next steps for eVTOL implementation in Brazil, with a goal of commercial launch in 2027
• Discussions focused on regulation and infrastructure such as vertical ports, charging stations and workforce training to support the growth of urban air mobility.
• Eve is developing both the aircraft and the entire UAM ecosystem through close cooperation with authorities and partners, CEO Johan Bordes said.
• The eVTOL will be built in Taubaté with a capacity of 480 units per year and has about 2,800 global orders worth US$14 billion

Eve Air Mobility, in partnership with InvestSP, held a strategic meeting in São Paulo that brought together authorities and representatives of regulatory, environmental and safety agencies, as well as operators, to discuss and align the next steps for eVTOL implementation in Brazil. The initiative addressed key topics to enable commercial operations of electric VTOL aircraft in 2027, including regulation and infrastructure development, such as vertical ports and charging stations, and workforce training for the urban air mobility (UAM) industry.

“This meeting reinforces our commitment to working together with the authorities and strategic partners to enable the safe and efficient operation of eVTOL in Brazil,” said Johan Bordes, CEO of Eve Air Mobility. “We are progressing not only in developing the aircraft but also in building a complete ecosystem that includes infrastructure, regulation and workforce training in the urban air mobility industry.”

Eve’s eVTOL vehicle will be produced in Taubaté (SP), at a facility that has the capacity to manufacture up to 480 units per year. The company already has about 2,800 global orders, including firm orders and letters of intent, worth about US$14 billion. The model accommodates five passengers (one pilot and four passengers) and has a range of up to 100 km, aiming to meet the requirements of the UAM industry and serve short-duty intra-city and regional missions.

“Eve has chosen the right location for electric rotorcraft production: the state with the country’s largest economy, excellent infrastructure, a skilled workforce and a business environment conducive to innovation,” said Tiago Camargo, Executive Vice President of InvestSP. “Our goal now is to strengthen the strategic integration between the public and private sectors to ensure that operations are safe, viable and sustainable.”

Eve expects a significant reduction in travel times on strategic urban routes, such as the connection between the southern region of São Paulo and Guarulhos International Airport, from up to 150 minutes by road to about 15 minutes using eVTOL. “eVTOL has the potential to transform not only passenger transportation, but also sectors such as tourism, public safety and healthcare,” added Louise Maad, Vice President of Customer Services at Eve. “The speed of transporting organs for transplants, for example, could save lives and redefine efficiency standards in major cities.”

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