ATLANTIC ARCHIPELAGO IDENTIFIED AS HIGH-POTENTIAL EVTOL MARKET

Eve Air Mobility and Moov, a Switzerland-incorporated aviation company building what it describes as an Atlantic Gateway connecting Europe, Africa and Latin America, have signed a Letter of Intent at Farnborough International Airshow 2026 for up to 30 Eve eVTOL aircraft. The agreement supports the two companies’ joint exploration of advanced air mobility opportunities in Cabo Verde and Europe, with an initial focus on evaluating how electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft can expand tourism and regional mobility offerings across Cabo Verde’s island geography.

Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve, said the LOI reflected Eve’s continued commitment to working with customers and partners building practical, high-value advanced air mobility use cases. He said Cabo Verde offered a compelling combination of tourism demand growth, geographic diversity and infrastructure investment momentum, making it an exciting market to explore how eVTOLs could complement existing transportation networks and develop new segments.

USE CASES: INTER-ISLAND MOBILITY, SIGHTSEEING AND MEDICAL TRANSPORT

The joint evaluation will focus on several distinct use cases appropriate to Cabo Verde’s geography and economic profile. Shuttle services between airports, ports and resorts across the islands of São Vicente, Santo Antão, Sal, Praia and Boa Vista are identified as primary commercial applications, offering a faster and more scenic alternative to inter-island ferries or infrequent fixed-wing services. Sightseeing operations represent a further revenue category given the archipelago’s growing tourism profile: World Bank data cited in the announcement shows that Cabo Verde welcomed an estimated 1.18 million tourist arrivals in 2024, an increase of 16.5% year-on-year, with tourism serving as one of the country’s key economic drivers.

Beyond commercial tourism and mobility, the two companies have also identified potential applications in medical transport services and infrastructure inspections — use cases where eVTOL’s ability to operate from smaller landing areas and avoid ground congestion could offer clinically or operationally significant advantages over conventional alternatives. The LOI comes in the context of ongoing investment in Cabo Verde’s transport and tourism infrastructure, including recent airport modernisation programmes and broader public-private sector commitments to long-term connectivity and sustainable development.

MOOV AND THE ATLANTIC GATEWAY VISION

Captain Alvaro N. de Oliveira, Founder and CEO of Moov, said Cabo Verde was uniquely positioned to benefit from innovative mobility solutions that enhanced the visitor experience while supporting long-term connectivity and economic development. He said the company was exploring how eVTOL aircraft could complement its broader vision for aviation in the mid-Atlantic and open new possibilities for premium, efficient and sustainable transportation. Moov’s leadership team and advisors bring senior aviation experience from organisations including Azul, Swiss International Air Lines, Etihad Airways, FedEx and ASL Aviation Group.