Eve Air Mobility has welcomed the publication by Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) of the Proposed Noise Certification Criteria for the Eve 100, the Company’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The proposal is open for consultation until August 8 and represents a significant step toward establishing the environmental certification framework for eVTOLs. The publication is a key milestone in the Eve 100 certification process and demonstrates continued progress toward type certification.
Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve, stated: “ANAC’s publication of the proposed noise certification criteria is an important milestone in the development and certification of Eve 100. We appreciate ANAC’s leadership and collaborative approach in developing a framework tailored to this emerging technology aircraft. This initiative supports the safe and responsible introduction of eVTOL operations for urban mobility while promoting international regulatory alignment.”
As the aviation industry introduces innovative technologies that differ from conventional aircraft, dedicated certification criteria are necessary to address the unique operational and acoustic characteristics of these vehicles. The proposed criteria are the result of extensive engagement between Eve and ANAC and draw on existing aviation noise regulations, adapting them to the specific characteristics of Eve 100 and its future operations.
The consultation also reflects broader international efforts led by aviation authorities and industry stakeholders to develop harmonized approaches to emerging technologies. Eve continues to actively participate in global regulatory discussions, helping support the development of future noise standards for advanced air mobility.
Isabel Lima, Head of Noise and Vibration at Eve, added: “Aircraft noise is a critical component of aviation environmental certification and an important factor in public acceptance of urban air mobility. Noise certification establishes measurement methodologies and compliance criteria, ensuring that new aircraft are introduced with appropriate environmental protection and consideration for surrounding communities.”
As part of the certification process, the proposed criteria are intended to evaluate the acoustic characteristics of Eve 100 throughout phases of flight, supporting a comprehensive understanding of the aircraft’s environmental footprint before commercial operations begin.
