The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Wednesday its proposal for comprehensive training and pilot certification regulations for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), commonly known as flying taxis. These innovative aircraft have captured global attention and are considered the future of urban air mobility.
Due to the unique characteristics of eVTOLs, which take off and land vertically like helicopters but fly like airplanes to their destinations, the FAA emphasised the need for new rules. The proposed regulations aim to ensure the safe operation of these low-altitude urban aircraft. Moreover, the FAA’s proposal aligns with the requirements set by the International Civil Aviation Organization, enabling U. pilots to operate eVTOLs in other countries as well.
Companies, including airlines, are actively exploring the development of transport services using battery-powered eVTOLs. These aircraft can vertically take off and land, offering an efficient means of transporting travellers to airports or facilitating short city trips, thereby helping to alleviate traffic congestion.
In May, the FAA issued an “updated blueprint” that outlined airspace and other necessary changes to accommodate future air taxis. This blueprint proposes a phased approach, with initial air taxi operations resembling the operations of helicopters and utilising existing infrastructure such as helipads and vertiports.
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