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Emerging regulations

FAA proposes rule change to add powered lift aircraft operators to commercial operating rules

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a proposal to amend the regulatory definitions of certain air carrier and commercial operations to add powered-lift to these definitions “to ensure the appropriate sets of rules […]

Emerging regulations

Korean Institute of Aviation Safety and EUROCAE collaborate on eVTOL safety standards

The Korean Institute of Aviation Safety Technology (KIAST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with European standards agency EUROCAE to collaborate to support further development of standardisation activities in aviation. In view of the […]

Air taxis and personal transports

FAA “publishes proposed airworthiness criteria for Joby JAS4-1 powered lift aircraft”

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the availability of, and requests comments on, the proposed airworthiness criteria for the Joby Aero, Inc. (Joby) Model JAS4-1 powered-lift. The document proposes airworthiness criteria the FAA finds […]

Air taxis and personal transports

ASTM International starts work on hybrid/electric engine standards

Standards agency ASTM International has announced its aircraft systems committee (F39) will cover the design of hybrid-electric powerplants and engines. “This proposed standard is intended to support companies that are creating hybrid-electric power generation systems […]

Air taxis and personal transports

EUROCAE announces publication of standards for UAM/AAM passenger/crew seats

EUROCAE has announced the publication of ED-304 – Technical Standard for Passenger and Crew Seats in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Aircraft According to the European standards association: “Crash-worthy stroking seats have seen adoption in military […]