![Drones fly above ground robots at the University of Michigan’s autonomous vehicle testbed site that is expanding to include electric and uncrewed aerial vehicles. [Szczepanski/Michigan Engineering]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/M-Air-drones-robots-Large.jpeg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
Revolutionizing Advanced Air Mobility: The Michigan Model Explained
Efforts to integrate AAM aircraft are trickling down to the states.
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FAA Finalizes Rules for Powered-Lift Aircraft
Rule covers pilot training and operations of powered-lift aircraft, such as electric air taxis.
DOT: Internal Strife ‘Hindered FAA’s Progress’ on AAM Regs
Audit claims mismanagement and miscommunication continue to inhibit FAA rulemaking on air taxi regulations.
FAA Proposes Regulations To Ease eVTOL Certification
Agency considers temporary certification as a step toward integration of new aircraft category.
FAA Publishes SFAR Extending Pilot, Technician Requirements
Note: The FAA has temporarily unpublished the SFAR to make updates. The new ruling will be published on May 4. The FAA has published on April 29, 2020, a SFAR (special federal aviation regulation) regarding the extension of certain pilot and technician recency of experience, testing, and medical certification requirements in response to the international […]
