Bipartisan Legislation Targets Faster Type Certification For Advanced Air Taxis
A new bipartisan bill has been introduced in the US Senate and House of Representatives, aiming to expedite the FAA type certification process for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis and other advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft. The legislation proposes the use of standards agreed upon by developers to prove airworthiness, potentially streamlining the certification process. This development was first reported by Flying Magazine.