FAA, eVTOL

Flying Taxis Are Almost Here: Joby, Archer Aviation Applaud New FAA Regulations For eVTOL Aircraft
Flying taxis could soon be a reality in the U.S. after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule on Tuesday that establishes a new category of aircraft called "powered lift." Here'
Archer Applauds FAA’s Final Rules for Operating eVTOL Aircraft
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today provided commentary on the much anticipated FAA release of the final powered-lift Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) which is the key operational piece of the regulatory puzzle for Archer and the rest of the industry to be able to firm up their plans for safely commercializing eVTOL in the U.
FAA Issues Final Rule for Powered-Lift Aircraft: A Major Milestone for eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility
Industry reacts as the FAA issues final powered-lift aircraft regulations, advancing eVTOL and AAM industry growth.
Jetsons-esque future is go: New FAA rule opens door for U.S. air taxi operations
Utah laid the groundwork ahead of the FAA rule paving the way for small-scale autonomous drones that have been traveling the skies since 2022.
FAA recognizes ‘flying taxis,’ heralding a new kind of aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration this week recognized a new kind of aircraft, opening a regulatory door to electric “air taxis” and issuing a final rule for operating the aircraft and how to train pilots to fly them.
Flying air taxis move closer to US takeoff with issuing of FAA rule
Federal regulators are giving a strong push to electric-powered air taxis by issuing a final rule for operating the aircraft and how pilots will be trained to fly them
New regulations push electric ‘air taxis’ closer to reality, FAA says
The Federal Aviation Administration has published new rules that it calls “the final piece of the puzzle” toward allowing half-helicopter, half-airplane, electric “air taxis” to start whizzing through the skies.
Air taxis and other electric-powered aircraft cleared for takeoff with final FAA rules
The FAA says these “powered lift” vehicles will be the first completely new category of aircraft since helicopters were introduced in 1940. These aircraft will be used for a v
US regulator finalizes air taxi rules
US regulators on Tuesday finalized regulations for "powered lift" vehicles, opening the door for commercial air taxis.
Feds OK rules for U.S. to begin electric air taxi service
The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday issued long-awaited rules that will help pave the way for the commercialization of electric air taxis as soon as next year. Why it matters: This new form of transportation,
Electric air taxis inch closer to reality with new FAA rules
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave the fledgeling electric air taxi industry a boost Tuesday issuing a rule recognizing the vehicles as legitimate aircraft and outlining how they should operate and how pilots shall be trained.
Feds clear way for EVTOL startups to bring flying vehicles to U.S. airspace
Federal regulators have cleared the path for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to share U.S. airspace with ...
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AUVSI Commends FAA Progress Toward eVTOL Operations
On October 22, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the final version of its Special Federal Aviation Regulation ...
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Leading eVTOL developers react as FAA approves revolutionary aircraft category
VTOL developers have been reacting to news that the FAA has approved a revolutionary new aircraft category in a major step ...
FAA sets air taxi pilot training, operations final rule
Powered-lift aircraft like eVTOL, which operate like both helicopters and airplanes, are "the first new category of aircraft ...
Air taxis and eVTOL craft finally cleared for lift-off thanks to landmark regulation
Many of those burgeoning start-ups dabbling in eVTOL concepts have been frustrated at the FAA’s proposal to create an all ...
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FAA’s eVTOL rule sets safety ‘baseline’ but flight limitations remain unclear
While electric aircraft manufacturers insist they are close to certificating their designs, uncertainty abounds about ...
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FAA creates America's first new aircraft category since the 1940s
In a major jump into the era of eVTOL air taxis and multicopter cargo drones, the US FAA has issued new regulations that ...