eVTOL & AAM intelligence
Rules for a new era of flight
Dated framework notes on aircraft, operations, pilots, infrastructure and airspace integration.
FAA · United StatesPilots and operations
Powered-lift training and operating rules
The 2024 final rule sets training and operating provisions, including a ten-year special federal aviation regulation. An aircraft certificate and an operator’s approvals answer different questions.
Source edition / announcement: 22 Oct 2024
Research check: 14 Sept 2026
FAAFAA · United StatesInfrastructure
Vertiport design: Engineering Brief 105A
Guidance supplements heliport design standards for reference VTOL aircraft. Apply the stated aircraft, loading and operating assumptions; a compliant site is not approval for an aircraft or route.
Source edition / announcement: 27 Dec 2024
Research check: 14 Sept 2026
FAAEASA · European UnionAircraft certification
Small-category VTOL-capable aircraft
The November 2024 compilation includes SC-VTOL issue 2 and associated means of compliance. These address aircraft design; operating and infrastructure approvals remain distinct. Consult the source library for subsequent revisions.
Source edition / announcement: 4 Nov 2024
Research check: 14 Sept 2026
EASAUK CAA · United KingdomAircraft certification
Design organisation approval
CAA’s June 2023 AAM factsheet records adoption of SC-VTOL principles and Vertical Aerospace’s March 2023 design organisation approval. That organisational approval does not certify an individual aircraft design.
Source edition / announcement: Jun 2023
Research check: 14 Sept 2026
UK Civil Aviation AuthorityCAAC · ChinaPilots and operations
Pilotless aircraft operating permission
EH216-S operating certificates name operators and related sites. Do not extend these permissions to other aircraft, overseas jurisdictions or unrestricted national networks. Manufacturer announcement linked with its stated scope.
Source edition / announcement: 30 Mar 2025
Research check: 14 Sept 2026
EHangCAACJCAB · JapanAircraft certification
Aircraft-specific certification basis
SkyDrive reports a G-1 basis using JCAB airworthiness inspection criteria, followed by a general certification plan. G-number terminology should not be plotted as a universal industry progress scale. MLIT separately confirmed Midnight’s application acceptance on 21 August 2026.
Source edition / announcement: 9 Mar 2026
Research check: 14 Sept 2026
SkyDriveMLIT / JCABANAC · BrazilAircraft certification
EVE-100 proposed criteria
July 2026 consultations addressed revised airworthiness and noise criteria. Comment periods ended in August; no final disposition is asserted in this snapshot.
Source edition / announcement: 21 Jul 2026
Research check: 14 Sept 2026
ANACGCAA · United Arab EmiratesAircraft certification
Restricted type certification approach
Archer describes a proposed GCAA route for Midnight. The corporate announcement establishes an approach, not an issued certificate or unrestricted operating authority.
Source edition / announcement: 7 May 2026
Research check: 14 Sept 2026
Archer AviationDGCA India · IndiaAircraft certification
Design organisation capability
Sarla reports receiving a design organisation approval in August 2026. This addresses the organisation; a type certificate for Shunya is a separate deliverable.
Source edition / announcement: 10 Aug 2026
Research check: 14 Sept 2026
Sarla AviationEASA · European UnionAirspace integration
U-space: services and responsibilities
U-space combines designated airspace with services for UAS operators. Provider certification is distinct from an aircraft certificate. Crewed aircraft must meet the applicable conspicuity or segregation requirements; this framework is not blanket approval for passenger air taxis. Source page is undated; displayed date is this editorial review.
Source edition / announcement: 14 Sept 2026
Research check: 14 Sept 2026
EASAGCAA · United Arab EmiratesInfrastructure
Al Bateen: infrastructure and site procedures
The February 2026 AIP supplement defines eVTOL landing areas, apron procedures and charging facilities at OMAD. It specifies daytime visual conditions for the landing area. These site provisions do not establish aircraft certification or a current passenger timetable.
Source edition / announcement: 5 Feb 2026
Research check: 14 Sept 2026
GCAAThis library summarises dated sources. Authority publications establish the rules; corporate announcements describe a company’s stated position. Follow the linked authority’s current consolidated material before making an operational decision.