Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) is excited to announce its collaboration with PRS Aeroportos – participating as a consortium between Pax Aeroportos SA, concessionaire of Campo de Marte Airport, and UrbanV SpA, vertiport operator – and VertiMob Infrastructure Ltda in the regulatory sandbox for vertiports, organized by the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (Anac). This initiative marks a pivotal step towards establishing operational regulations for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
The sandbox project, set to run for 24 months, provides an environment for the companies to develop innovative solutions for vertiports. Areas of focus encompass key regulations including physical infrastructure capacity, fire-fighting systems, aircraft noise requirements, and access control measures. The collaboration will also address aircraft landing and take-off layouts, final approach and departure trajectories, and maintenance and support facilities.
In this collaboration, Eve will apply its expertise as an eVTOL manufacturer to enhance aircraft characteristics and performance requirements. Eve will share insights on best practices for operations using its broad experience in aerospace technology, including pre-flight checks and standard procedures. Additionally, Eve is actively working to evolve advanced air mobility (AAM) market dynamics, which will shape the range of services offered at vertiports to meet future needs.
“From the beginning, Eve’s vision has always been broader than just the aircraft. We are deeply committed to shaping and integrating into the wider AAM industry”, said Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve. “Our collaboration in Anac’s regulatory sandbox is a clear demonstration of this commitment. This partnership with the infrastructure operators allows us to address all aspects of the AAM industry, from vertiport infrastructure to eVTOL operations, in alignment with the standards and expectations of global regulatory agencies”, added the executive.
Anac recently published the final airworthiness criteria for Eve’s eVTOL, marking a significant step towards type certification. This publication paves the way for Eve to define the means of compliance for its eVTOL with Anac. Eve continues to work closely with the agency to secure the Type Certificate (TC) and validate the TC with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Eve has conducted Concept of Operations (CONOPs) studies in various global cities, including Rio de Janeiro, Chicago, and London. These CONOPs outline the vision, key considerations, operational needs for eVTOLs, and user journeys, as well as services and support. Eve’s proposal convenes all stakeholders for comprehensive feedback to structure and deliver the best solutions for the industry.
