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ARTICLE · 09 DECEMBER 2022

FAA Proposes Regulatory Changes To Support Advanced Air Mobility Commercial Operation

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Dec. 7, 2022, published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), "Update to Air Carrier Definitions," that would incorporate...

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Dec. 7, 2022, published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), "Update to Air Carrier Definitions," that would incorporate "powered-lift" operations into the existing framework of regulations that govern air carrier and commercial air operations.1 If finalized as proposed, this rulemaking would amend the scope of authorized operations under the FAA regulations to include operations by advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft utilizing Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) technology.

Many of the changes being made to the Federal Aviation Regulations2 are largely technical in nature and are designed to ensure that operations with powered-lift aircraft are covered under Parts 91, 119, 121, 125, 135 and 136 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.3 While the amendments are technical in nature, they are absolutely critical to ensure that the FAA's current regulatory framework is updated prior to

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