EASA has published a regulatory framework for innovative air mobility covering uncrewed vehicles and what the European Union (EU) aviation safety regulator defines as piloted vertical takeoff and landing-capable aircraft (VCA). On July 9, the Cologne-based agency issued documents covering acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and guidance materials (GM) that it said cover everything VCA manufacturers, operators, and regulators need to bring the new aircraft, including eVTOL air taxis, into service.
The initiative covers amendments to the EU’s core aviation Regulation No. 965/2012, as well as to Annex II (Part-ARO), Annex III (Part ORO), and Annex V (Part SPA)—respectively covering requirements for national aviation authorities, organizations, and operations requiring special approval. EASA has also introduced a new Annex IX (Part IAM) that specifically covers VCA operations. It said the guidance includes pre-flight preparation, fuel/energy management, and the availability of landing sites, including vertiports.
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