What Happened
Regulator Shifts Approach To Support Industry Innovation
The US Federal Aviation Administration is taking steps to accelerate the deployment of air taxis and supersonic aircraft, with a focus on boosting space launches and expanding drone operations. Deputy FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau outlined the agency’s approach at the Farnborough Airshow, emphasizing a more flexible regulatory framework to support industry innovation. The FAA has proposed the first of two rules to lift the 1973 ban on supersonic transport over land, with both rules due to be finalized by mid-2027. This development was reported by Technology Org.