FAA Publishes Final Reg On Powered-Lift eVTOL Ops, Pilot Certification

Beta Technologies Alia

Beta Technologies designed its Alia VTOL aircraft with dual pilot controls for side-by-side training.

Credit: Beta Technologies
The FAA has issued its long-awaited Special Federal Aviation Regulation on powered-lift operations and pilot certification, a key milestone that paves the way for the onset of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing services in the U.S. While the FAA initially planned to certify winged electric...
Ben Goldstein

Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

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