Emerging regulations

eVTOL operations a step closer in the UK as aviation regulator looks at vertiport design proposals

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched a consultation on design proposals for vertiports at existing aerodromes, paving the way for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft operations in the United Kingdom. “Vertiports are sites […]

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“FAA Reauthorization bill: a welcome change to include third party service providers in AAM” – AURA

Suppliers of third-party service providers have welcomed a small but important change in the final draft of the FAA Reauthorization bill – the provision of an approvals process for a wide number of third-party services. […]

Emerging regulations

New zero-emission aviation alliance releases ConOps for electric and hybrid aircraft airspace integration

The Alliance of Zero Emission Aviation (AZEA) – with EUROCONTROL leading the responsible Working Group – has released a Concept of Operations (ConOps) for electric, hybrid-electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft on the occasion of the 3rd […]

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Electric aviation report receives approval from European Parliament transport committee

The European Parliament Transport Committee has adopted the report on electric aviation aimed at developing solutions for short and mid-range flights, (2023/2060 INI). Among findings, the Parliament observes the importance of regional airports in the union […]

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EUROCAE publishes guidance material for EASA hybrid electric propulsion compliance

European standards body EUROCAE has published the WG-113 Hybrid Electric Propulsion working group’s guidance material for means of compliance for EASA’s SC E-19 EHPS.420 demonstration. According to a Linkedin post: “Based on new publication of SC-EHPS, […]