Christopher Coes, acting undersecretary of transportation for policy for the U.S. Department of Transportation, delivers a keynote at Honeywell’s third annual AAM Summit in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. [Courtesy: Honeywell]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA is expected to release a final rule (SFAR) within the next month, detailing pilot certification and initial operational guidelines for eVTOL air taxis and other powered-lift aircraft.
This rule is anticipated to address industry concerns, which previously advocated for crediting existing pilot certificates, reducing flight hour requirements, and allowing more simulator training.
The new SFAR is crucial for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry, enabling companies to bring products to market and facilitating the safe integration of air taxis into the national airspace, with an eye towards events like the 2028 LA Olympics.
Alongside this, the Department of Transportation is developing a national strategy for AAM integration and working on international harmonization of AAM standards.
Correction: This story was updated on Sept. 23, 2024.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Within the next month, the FAA will release a final rule outlining pilot certification and initial operations for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis and other powered-lift aircraft, a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) official said Thursday.
CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT
Sign up to keep reading
Create a free account to continue. Already a member? Sign in below.
Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
