The FAA recently released final regulations for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, marking the first new aircraft category since helicopters in 1940.
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker stated, 'Powered lift aircraft are the first new category of aircraft in nearly 80 years, and this historic rule will pave the way for accommodating wide-scale Advanced Air Mobility operations in the future.'
Numerous startups, including Joby Aviation, Archer, and Wisk, are poised to launch commercial air taxi services with these eVTOL aircraft in the coming years, heralding a new era in urban air mobility.
The FAA's decision to pursue a Part 21 certification for these aircraft reflects a significant shift from prior commitments, revealing the complexities involved in bringing powered lift designs to market.
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