FAA STATEMENT ON EVOTL AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION
July 26, 2024
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On June 10, 2024, the FAA announced that the FAA and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (“EASA”) have reached an important milestone towards the goal of certifying electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial use. eVTOLs are small electric powered aircraft capable of seating 4-6 passengers. These vehicles do not need a runway for takeoff or landing and are designed for short distance trips. Since their creation, regulatory bodies such as the FAA and EASA have been scrambling to define and appropriately regulate eVTOL usage. The Advisory Circular published by the FAA provides guidance in obtaining airworthiness certification for these types of aircraft. This collaboration between the United States and European Union lays the groundwork for a future with widespread adoption of this new form of transportation.
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