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Bipartisan Senate bill to overhaul FAA type certification for eVTOLs and Advanced Air Mobility

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation to overhaul portions of the FAA's type‑certification process for electric air taxis and Advanced Air Mobility aircraft, aiming to boost transparency and speed approvals as developers face costly, time‑consuming certification hurdles.

Discovered 2026-02-18T08:37:02.978070-08:00 | 2026-02-18T08:37:02.978070-08:00

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  • The bill targets the certification bottleneck that developers cite as a primary barrier to commercial eVTOL launches and tighter timelines, aligning with the DOT's Advanced Air Mobility National Strategy and its near‑term operational targets.
  • Changes to FAA type‑certification rules would materially affect programme schedules, investor risk and competitive positioning across incumbents and startups; follow ongoing manufacturer certification drives and industry concerns about firms seeking approvals abroad (see Joby certification progress and certification tourism warnings).

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