What Happened
Regulatory Precedent Set for Automated Flight Systems
The US Federal Aviation Administration has proposed additional certification requirements for Embraer’s Enhanced Takeoff System on the E195-E2 commercial jet. The system automates pitch and bank angle during rotation and initial climb, and the proposed conditions address sensor accuracy and system tolerances. Embraer developed the system to improve takeoff performance, and it has been undergoing certification testing in Brazil. The proposal was published in the Federal Register, as reported by Unknown Source.