#electricaviation

The #FAA has confirmed that Electra's ultra-short take-off and landing airplane will be certified as... an #airplane. Although not surprising, it's a big deal for #Electra, which is positioning its EL9 to compete with #eVTOL aircraft. Full story in The Air Current. #aviation #electricaviation https://theaircurrent.com/aircraft-development/electra-faa-g-1-certification-basis-part-23/

The #FAA has been sending mixed messages as to whether it will allow commercial operations in non-certificated #aircraft under the #eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. My latest story for The Air Current goes deep into the controversy around the prospect, and the dueling identities of electric aircraft as both passenger vehicles and emerging technologies with considerable political support. #aviation #electricaviation #eipp https://theaircurrent.com/regulation/faa-pilot-program-evtol-commercial-operations-beta-joby-archer/