Eve Formalizes eVTOL Type Certification Process with ANAC

(11 Feb 2022)  Eve UAM, an Embraer company, has formalized the process for obtaining a Type Certificate for its eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft with the Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil – ANAC).

The eVTOL certification process will follow the process of obtaining a “normal category” aircraft Type Certificate, considering the requirements established by the Brazilian Civil Aviation Regulation (RBAC) no. 23, among other additional requirements.

Eve has formalized the process for obtaining a Type Certificate for its eVTOL aircraft with ANAC

“It is an important moment that demonstrates the company’s commitment to exploring the future of urban air mobility,” said Roberto Honorato, ANAC’s Airworthiness Superintendent. “The process aims to achieve the best safety standards to allow eVTOL access to the global market. From the regulation perspective, there is much work to be done concerning aircraft technology and the definition of the entire ecosystem. Brazil has the conditions and engagement to deal with this challenge.”

Eve is currently developing a fully electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle designed to provide a safe and comfortable method of transportation with low-noise and zero-carbon emissions.

“In addition to demonstrating Eve’s commitment to the development of the project, it allows the institutions to evolve in the definition of the requirements and means of compliance applicable to certification,” said Luiz Felipe R. Valentini, Chief Technology Officer of Eve.

Eve is expected to continue engaging with other aviation authorities so that it can formalize the Type Certificate validation process for this new aircraft type around the world.