Eve Air Mobility has taken another step forward in the development of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft by carrying out the first pusher test. Installed in the tail of the engineering prototype, this electric motor equipped with propellers is responsible for displacement and increasing speed during cruise flight.
The tests carried out at Embraer’s facilities in Gavião Peixoto, in the state of São Paulo, focused on evaluating the performance of the motor and the communication between the inverters and the remote piloting station (RPS), and whether the system worked as planned.
This stage, according to Eve, is fundamental for integrating the pusher with the aircraft’s other systems, advancing the process of validating the engineering solutions.
“This achievement is more than a milestone, it’s a collaborative work and a testament to the dedication, expertise and innovative spirit of our team”, said Isabel Lima Hidalgo, Head of Noise and Vibration.
“This year marks a significant milestone for us as we initate crucial test which are part of our flight campaign, such as the high voltage battery, communicaton between POC2 and RPS, Hot Soak and the Iron Bird test”, added Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve.
