Eve Air Mobility and Moov have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for up to 30 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, supporting the companies’ joint exploration of advanced air mobility (AAM) opportunities in Cabo Verde and Europe. The initiative will evaluate how eVTOLs can expand tourism and regional mobility offerings across the African archipelago.
Eve and Moov will explore use cases including sightseeing and shuttle services between airports, ports and resorts, as well as regional mobility across São Vicente, Santo Antão, Sal, Praia and Boa Vista, say the companies in a press release. The companies have also identified potential in medical transport services and infrastructure inspections.
Moov is a Switzerland-incorporated aviation company based in Lugano, building the Atlantic Gateway: a new intercontinental aviation network connecting Europe, Africa and Latin America. As part of its broader vision, the company is also assessing how AAM technologies may support local connectivity and premium travel experiences within its network ecosystem.
“We believe Cabo Verde is uniquely positioned to benefit from innovative mobility solutions that enhance the visitor experience while supporting long-term connectivity and economic development,” said Captain Alvaro N. de Oliveira, Founder and CEO of Moov. “By working with Eve, we are exploring how eVTOL aircraft could complement our broader vision for aviation in the mid-Atlantic and open new possibilities for premium, efficient and sustainable transportation.”
Meanwhile Eve has also welcomed the publication by Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) of the Proposed Noise Certification Criteria for Eve 100. The proposal is open for consultation until August 08 “and represents a major step toward establishing the environmental certification framework for eVTOLs,” said Eve. “The publication is a key milestone in the Eve 100 certification process and demonstrates continued progress toward type certification.”
“ANAC’s publication of the proposed noise certification criteria is an important milestone in the development and certification of Eve 100,” said Johann Bordais, CEO at Eve. “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 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.
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