U.S. proposes rules to advance flying taxi operations
Nov. 23, 2022
The new rules that would help pave the way for commercial air taxi operations by around the middle of the decade, David Shephardson reports for Reuters.
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday proposed new rules that would help pave the way for commercial air taxi operations by around the middle of the decade, David Shephardson reports for Reuters. Continue reading original article.
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"This powered-lift definitions rule lays the foundation that will allow operators to use powered-lift aircraft," the FAA said in a statement to Reuters.
The FAA said the agency intends to issue an implementation plan in May 2023.