What Happened
Federal Aviation Administration Updates Rules for Commercial eVTOL Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed regulatory changes to support the commercial operation of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft utilizing Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) technology. The proposed rulemaking, published in the Federal Register, aims to incorporate powered-lift operations into the existing framework of regulations governing air carrier and commercial air operations. According to Holland & Knight, this move is a critical step towards enabling eVTOL aircraft to operate in the US National Airspace System, with potential benefits for efficiency and safety in transporting passengers and cargo.