“The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday Issued Long-Awaited Rules That Will Help Pave the Way for the Commercialization of Electric Air Taxis as Soon as Next Year…

Driving the News: FAA Administrator Mike Whittaker Announced the Final Regulation During a Speech at a Business Aviation Convention in Las Vegas.

  • It Includes Qualifications and Training Requirements for Pilots of These New Aircraft Which Have Characteristics of Both Airplanes and Helicopters.
  • The Rule Also Addresses Operational Requirements, Including Minimum Safe Altitudes and Required Visibility.
  • The Rule Is ‘The Final Piece in the Puzzle’ for Safely Introducing These New Aircraft to the u.s. Airspace, He Said.’”

From Axios.