CleanTechnica•about 19 hours ago
eVTOL Certification Is Coming, But Commercial Runway Isn’t
Key Takeaway
While regulatory pathways for eVTOL certification are now established, their commercial deployment and subsequent impact on electricity demand remain a distant prospect for the power sector.
AI Summary
- •Regulatory bodies, including the FAA and EASA, have established clear certification pathways for eVTOL aircraft, with the FAA finalizing powered lift operational rules in 2024.
- •Despite progress in certification, the article indicates that significant challenges remain for the commercial viability and widespread deployment of eVTOL technology.
- •For power developers and large consumers, this suggests that large-scale electricity demand or new infrastructure requirements driven by eVTOLs are not an immediate concern.
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Article Content
The question around electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aka Jetsons air taxi certification has shifted. It is no longer about whether regulators will create a pathway. Both the FAA and EASA have done that work. The FAA finalized powered lift operational rules in 2024 and published Advisory Circular 21.17-4 ... [continued] The post eVTOL Certification Is Coming, But Commercial Runway Isn’t appeared first on CleanTechnica .