Certification & Regulation News & Articles

AIR has secured FAA certification for its latest eVTOL prototype, expanding U.S. testing, advancing multi-domain platforms, and accelerating progress toward widespread electric flight adoption

Airspeeder’s Mk4 racing eVTOL secures CASA experimental flight certification, marking the launch of AI-enhanced high-speed aerial racing with advanced safety and autonomous technology

Joby Aviation prepares for final assembly of its first conforming aircraft, marking a key milestone in the FAA certification process and progress toward commercial operations

We covered a number of significant developments in April 2025, including developments from Archer Aviation, Electra, and Skyportz

EHang’s subsidiaries have received the first Air Operator Certificates for pilotless human-carrying eVTOLs in China, marking a key milestone in the low-altitude aviation sector

PAL-V’s Liberty flying car takes a major step toward certification as EASA issues a 'No Technical Objection,' clearing the path for flight approval

Skyfly’s Axe VCA has received CAA approval to conduct airborne transitions, moving between VTOL hover and wing-borne flight, following successful hover and wing-borne tests

Vertical Aerospace is adopting the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) for its VX4 eVTOL, ensuring compatibility with a growing network and supporting industry-wide electrification efforts

The 2025 Winter Global AAM Forum Summary Report from the AAM Institute explores industry progress, regulatory challenges, and emerging trends, highlighting key insights from stakeholders across 70+ countries on AAM’s future

Archer Aviation has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for its pilot training academy, marking a key step toward launching commercial air taxi services with its Midnight aircraft

Eve Air Mobility is collaborating with VertiMob Infrastructure and PRS Aeroportos in Brazil’s regulatory sandbox for vertiports, aimed at shaping eVTOL infrastructure and operational standards over 24 months

Avinor has chosen Thales to deploy Norway’s nationwide unmanned traffic management system, combining innovative next-generation software with strict regulatory compliance

In a first from a commercial Third-Party Service Provider, SkyGrid's Concept of Operations (ConOps) explains how to integrate and operate AAM into the current airspace

Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) updated RPAS and AAM strategic regulatory roadmap is now available, charting a path towards safe integration

Joby Aviation has received a Part 141 certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its flight academy as well as acceptance for its air operations voluntary Safety Management System (SMS)

The expert group reviewed reports from the applicant and review team covering the Prosperity's design features, the approach to determining type certification basis, the draft certification basis, and preparation instructions

Eve Air Mobility reaches a significant milestone in the certification process for its eVTOL aircraft with the publication of the final airworthiness criteria by the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC)

The PAL-V Liberty has successfully passed its first Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI), demonstrating its readiness for both road safety and aviation