U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a new collaboration between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and four international regulators to develop an advanced air mobility (AAM) roadmap. This initiative, revealed at the Paris Air Show, aims to facilitate the safe introduction of AAM aircraft by aligning certification standards across participating countries.
The effort involves aviation authorities from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, who have jointly developed a Roadmap for Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Type Certification. This roadmap seeks to harmonize airworthiness and certification standards by sharing data and safety information among these nations.
Sean P. Duffy emphasized the importance of this collaboration in maintaining U.S. leadership in aviation: "eVTOLs and all kinds of futuristic advanced air mobility vehicles will redefine how we transport goods and people. As we’ve done for decades, the United States is working with our great international partners to bring about this revolution in flying safely."
FAA Acting Administrator Chris Rocheleau added, "It’s an incredibly exciting time to be in aviation as we work to integrate new technologies safely into the NAS." He highlighted that enabling new entrants is a priority while maintaining safety standards.
The roadmap addresses emerging differences in AAM certification standards worldwide and provides a framework for harmonizing these standards. The goal is to streamline validation processes and ensure safe market entry for AAM aircraft across multiple countries.
This collaborative effort is expected to expand beyond the initial five countries involved, aiming for a global approach to certifying AAM aircraft.
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