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EASA Outlines Approach To Regulating Noise Levels for eVTOL Flights
The European air safety agency has also established a digital portal for stakeholders to exchange information about air mobility initiatives.
Volocopter is developing the two-seat VoloCity eVTOL aircraft for air taxi services.
Volocopter's VoloCity eVTOL aircraft is one of several being developed for use in European cities such as Paris where residents and officials are often concerned about noise. (Image: Volocopter)

EASA has confirmed it will take the lead in setting noise restrictions for eVTOL air services. The European Union air safety agency, which is also taking a hands-on approach to pushing carbon reduction initiatives, this week issued a pair of Environmental Protection Technical Specifications (EPTS) that map out the regulatory approach it intends to take.

The first EPTS document is the final version of a text drawn up for what EASA calls VTOL-capable aircraft (VCA) powered by non-tilting rotors, such as Volocopter’s two-seat VoloCity vehicle. This takes account of a public consultation exercise that drew comments from manufacturers, regulators, and academics.