US Congress to Prioritize Electric Aviation in FAA Reauthorization
London, 17 May 2024, (Oilandgaspress) –Lilium N.V. , developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet and global pioneer in Regional Air Mobility (RAM), applauds the United States Congress for reaching an agreement to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Security Board (NTSB) for the next five years. After working with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for effective eVTOL policies in the bill, Lilium celebrates seeing that several electric aviation initiatives were prioritized in the final bill.
Lilium joins its industry partners in welcoming the updated Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) on Powered-Lift Certifications and Operations by the end of 2024. The timely update of this FAA rulemaking is essential for the success of this innovative industry.
Klaus Roewe, Lilium’s CEO, said, “We are encouraged to see U.S. lawmakers take concrete steps toward ensuring the creation of rules necessary for eVTOLs to operate in the U.S. The U.S. is a globally important market for aircraft like the Lilium Jet and we welcome this additional guidance from the United States Congress as we seek dual certification in both the U.S. and at home in Europe.”
Lilium is also encouraged by the legislation’s prioritization of infrastructure development for eVTOL aircraft, including new guidance for a performance-based vertiport design advisory circular (AC) by end of 2025 and an updated process for environmental assessments.
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