Aeronaves eVTOL como um novo conceito de aviação no Brasil: desafios, implementação e perspectivas

Abstract

Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft are emerging as an innovative addition to the search for solutions to urban traffic in major cities and environmental sustainability, being part of the concept of Urban Air Mobility (UAM). Given Brazilian potential for integrating these aircraft, this study aims to discuss the progress of eVTOL implementation in Brazil. The research methodology employed was a basic research, with a qualitative approach and documentary and bibliographic procedures, relying on scientific sources and official entities. The results indicate the possibility of Brazilian airlines incorporating eVTOL aircraft into their operations, such as Azul and Gol. Furthermore, it was found that the domestic industry is also in the process of developing these aircraft through a partnership between Embraer and Eve Air Mobility. However, the utilization of eVTOLs depends, among other factors, on appropriate infrastructure and updated regulations, which are still in their early stages in the national scenario. On the other hand, the results indicate possible mitigating actions to overcome these challenges, highlighting discussions among sector entities and scholars regarding a regulatory framework focused on UAM. It was concluded that Brazil holds a fortunate position in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry, considering the local development of sector specific technologies and the expectation of private sector acquisition, as well as the strategic role and partnership with the country's main regulatory agencies in this regard.