Certification & Regulation News & Articles

We covered a number of key developments in April 2026 on AAMI, including updates from LYTE Aviation, Vertical Aerospace, TCab Tech

The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has granted SkyDrive official design authority, marking a critical regulatory milestone for the manufacturer and the future of domestic air mobility

The Netherlands Vehicle Authority officially recognizes PAL-V as a certified manufacturer, enabling the production of type-certified, road-legal FlyDrive vehicles at its Dutch facility

Aircraft manufacturer SkyDrive and the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau have reached a core agreement on the safety and testing frameworks for the SD-05 electric air taxi

The North American manufacturer achieves a critical aerospace quality milestone as it prepares to increase production of its Helix light electric aircraft

Advanced Air Mobility International looks back at the industry's most significant milestones in 2025, highlighting flying motorcycles, investments, and infrastructure developments

The newly patented mechanism allows the Switchblade Flying Car to protect flight surfaces during road use and fit within standard garages

Skyfly’s Axe Vertically Capable Aircraft (VCA) has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) experimental approval, enabling U.S.-based flight testing, customer demonstrations, and future operations under updated eVTOL regulations

Joby Aviation is aiming to join the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), showcasing its mature eVTOL technology, FAA certification progress, and growing production capacity for future air taxi operations

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