FAA Introduces Revolutionary Electric Air Taxi Regulations at NBAA-BACE 2024
The 2024 National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas witnessed a monumental moment in aviation history. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) unveiled a much-anticipated regulatory framework for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL). FAA Administrator, Michael Whitaker, officially signed the Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) in the presence of CEOs from leading advanced air mobility companies. These included Joby Aviation, BETA Technologies, Textron eAviation, Archer Aviation, and Lilium.
This groundbreaking regulatory framework paves the way for a new era in aviation. It provides the necessary certification pathways for electric air taxis to commence commercial operations. This announcement is the culmination of years of collaboration between the FAA and industry leaders. Their goal? To establish safety standards for these revolutionary aircraft that hold the potential to transform urban transportation.
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