Applications: Aviation, Drones, Space

Notable Regulatory Events in 2025 Q1

EHang receives Air Operator Certificates in China for pilotless human-carrying eVTOLs, marking a first for autonomous eVTOL operations in that jurisdiction

U.S. executive actions direct the FAA to publish draft BVLOS (beyond-visual-line-of-sight) drone rules, aiming to replace individual waivers with a clear BVLOS regulatory framework.

FAA issues the first FAA certification under its MOSAIC airworthiness rules for an eVTOL aircraft AIR ONE, opening a formal regulatory pathway for light electric vertical flight.

LIFT Aircraft initiates FAA type certification process for its commercial HEXA eVTOL, signaling a transition from experimental to full certification engagement.

FAA updates powered-lift rules to clear a certification path for eVTOL aircraft, providing formal regulatory guidance for advanced air mobility certification.

National Aviation Authorities NAA Network releases first Advanced Air Mobility aircraft type certification roadmap, establishing coordinated benchmarks for emerging electric aircraft certification globally.

FAA grants experimental airworthiness certification for the Air One eVTOL prototype, enabling expanded flight testing in the U.S. under updated electric aviation regulations.

FCC bans new foreign drone models including Chinese market leader DJI

Source: Company Press Releases

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