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US FAA fast-tracks air taxi rules
Gulf News
|September 16, 2025
Full commercial certification between 2026 and 2027
Flying taxis are no longer just science fiction. By 2025, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is accelerating the certification of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed to reduce urban congestion. The FAA has issued new regulations for pilot training, airworthiness, and operating rules, making it easier for companies like Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, Wisk Aero, and Beta Technologies to transition from prototypes to real-world operations.
While full commercial cer-
This story is from the September 16, 2025 edition of Gulf News.
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