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 set to release a final rule within the next month, outlining pilot certification and initial operations for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis and other powered-lift aircraft.
This highly anticipated rule is expected to address previous industry concerns regarding pilot training requirements, crediting existing certifications, and the use of simulators.
The final rule is mandated by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 with a December 16 deadline, and its timely publication is critical for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry to bring products to market and secure investment, with the 2028 LA Olympics eyed as a potential showcase.
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.
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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.
