The Lugano-based operator has signed a letter of intent for up to 30 eVTOL aircraft to support its Cape Verde and European network plans.
Moov has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Eve Air Mobility covering up to 30 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, as the Lugano-based operator explores advanced air mobility opportunities across Cape Verde and Europe.
The agreement supports Moov's evaluation of eVTOL use cases across the archipelago, including sightseeing flights and shuttle services linking airports, ports and resorts, alongside regional mobility between São Vicente, Santo Antão, Sal, Praia and Boa Vista. Medical transport and infrastructure inspection roles have also been identified as potential applications within the operator's network.
Moov is building the Atlantic Gateway, an intercontinental aviation network linking Europe, Africa and Latin America. The eVTOL agreement forms part of a broader strategy under which the company is assessing how advanced air mobility technologies could support local connectivity and premium travel within its network ecosystem.
Captain Alvaro N. de Oliveira, founder and chief executive of Moov, says: “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. 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.”
Moov's founding and advisory team includes executives with backgrounds at Azul, Modern Logistics, Swiss International Air Lines, Etihad Airways, FedEx and ASL Aviation Group, bringing airline launch and operational experience to the venture. Cape Verde's tourism sector grew through 2024, with tourist arrivals reaching an estimated 1.18 million, up 16.5 per cent year on year according to World Bank figures, a trend that has informed the company's assessment of the market alongside continued airport modernisation and infrastructure investment.
