Eve Continues eVTOL Development with Wind Tunnel Testing

Eve Air Mobility's engineering team will use the data gathered through wind tunnel testing to continue to develop the eVTOL’s control laws leading to optimal performance and passenger comfort By Joe Macey / 16 May 2023
Follow AAMi

Eve Air Mobility has finished wind tunnel testing of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle at a facility in Switzerland.

The testing, conducted at a wind tunnel near Lucerne, utilized a scale model of Eve’s eVTOL which is projected to enter service in 2026.

An important engineering tool used in the development of an aircraft, the wind testing allows engineers to monitor the flow of air over and around the vehicle and each of its individual parts. It is also used to measure the aerodynamic forces and moments acting on the vehicle, allowing the team to evaluate the vehicle’s lift, efficiency, flying qualities and performance. 

According to Eve, the main objective of the test was to investigate and validate how components including fuselage, rotors, wing, tail and other surfaces would perform in flight. Wind tunnel testing provides a unique view of aerodynamic behavior of complex geometry and a higher level of validation of design characteristics.

The tests are part of an effort to acquire experimental data to validate production solutions, development tools and models which also includes other test articles such as fixed and moving rigs, flying vehicles and other wind tunnel tests.

“The completion of wind tunnel testing is an important engineering milestone as we continue the development of our eVTOL,” said Luiz Valentini, Eve Air Mobility Chief Technology Officer. “The information we obtained during this phase of development has helped us further refine the technical solutions of our eVTOL before committing to production tooling and conforming prototypes. Our goal is to design, produce and certify an aerodynamic and efficient eVTOL that will be used for a variety of urban air mobility missions.”

Eve’s engineering team will use the data gathered through wind tunnel testing to continue to develop the eVTOL’s control laws leading to optimal performance and passenger comfort. 

Posted by Joe Macey Edited by Joseph Macey, Editor and Copywriter and experienced journalist with an active interest in advanced air mobility. Connect & Contact

Latest Articles

First Piloted Airport-to-Airport Flight for Winged Tilt-Rotor eVTOL

Vertical Aerospace has completed the world’s first piloted airport-to-airport flight of a full-scale winged eVTOL, showcasing its VX4 at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2025

Jul 18, 2025
New Joby Facility Boosts eVTOL Manufacturing Scale

Joby expands aircraft production with a new facility in Marina, California, boosting output, job creation, and readiness for commercial eVTOL operations

Jul 17, 2025
Hydrogen Electric Propulsion Considered for Horizon eVTOL Aircraft

Horizon Aircraft and ZeroAvia will explore integrating hydrogen-electric propulsion into the Cavorite X7 eVTOL, aiming to enable clean, efficient regional air mobility

Jul 16, 2025
Vertical Secures $60 Million to Advance eVTOL Development

Vertical Aerospace has completed its public offering, raising $60 million to progress aviation research, development, and testing capabilities

Jul 15, 2025
Partnership to Explore Air Taxi Services in Ajman

Skyports and Ajman Transport Authority will collaborate on smart aerial mobility, exploring air taxi services and infrastructure development

Jul 14, 2025
LYNEports Collaborates to Accelerate Sustainable UAM Solutions Worldwide

LYNEports is partnering with Eyrie Aero and ELSA Industry to accelerate worldwide UAM through AI-driven vertiport planning, green hydrogen integration, and scalable eVTOL infrastructure solutions

Jul 11, 2025