Eve Air Mobility has achieved two milestones in the certification process for its eVTOL Eve 100: Brazil’s Agencia Nacional de Aviacao Civil (ANAC), has opened a sectoral consultation process on updated airworthiness criteria for the aircraft; and Eve has applied to EASA to initiate its type certificate validation process.

ANAC’s publication of the updated criteria marks another important step in the Eve 100 type certification process and contributes to the development of a robust regulatory framework for eVTOLs.

The updated criteria follow ANAC’s publication of the first airworthiness criteria for Eve’s eVTOL in November 2024 and include revisions aimed at further harmonisation with international certification approaches, including the FAA’s guidance for powered-lift aircraft. Eve has been working closely with ANAC to support the development of criteria appropriate for the Eve 100’s configuration and for the emerging advanced air mobility sector.

“ANAC’s consultation with industry stakeholders on the updated airworthiness criteria and our application for EASA type certificate validation are important demonstrations of the steady advancement of the Eve 100 certification process,” says CEO Johann Bordais. “We value the close technical collaboration with ANAC and the engagement with leading aviation authorities as we advance a comprehensive certification approach for new aircraft technologies. These steps further strengthen our path toward type certification and support our work to bring the Eve 100 to key global markets.”

Eve formalised the eVTOL type certificate application process with ANAC in February 2022, marking the start of the aircraft’s certification journey with the Brazilian civil aviation authority. In 2023, Eve engaged the FAA to pursue a concurrent type certificate validation process, supporting alignment among certification authorities for the Eve 100 certification basis and means of compliance. The EASA validation application marks another milestone in this coordinated certification effort, bringing an additional key aviation authority into the programme alongside the FAA, where certification activities are already underway.

Tiago Faierstein, ANAC’s director-president, says: “For ANAC, advanced air mobility is a strategic priority, and Brazil can play an important role, in partnership with leading civil aviation authorities worldwide, in supporting safe and harmonised certification processes. At the same time, we are advancing workstreams to develop standards and regulations to ensure the necessary infrastructure and airspace are in place for this aerial innovation, which will soon be integrated into the civil aviation ecosystem. ANAC recognises that eVTOLs are here to stay and will remain strongly committed to supporting the development of this sector.”

Following the consultation period, which will remain open until August 18, ANAC will review the comments received and assess potential refinements to the criteria. Eve will continue working with ANAC on the Eve 100 certification process, while also supporting alignment with other aviation authorities, including the FAA and EASA, as part of its broader international certification strategy. Next steps with EASA include initial product familiarisation activities and further technical discussions.