US FAA fast-tracks air taxi rules

Full commercial certification between 2026 and 2027

- BY JAY HILOTIN Senior Assistant Editor

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-