FAA’s ‘Michigan Model’ Lays Groundwork for Large-Scale AAM Operations Written 23 December 2025
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A rendering of Jaunt Air Mobility’s Journey air taxi. | Credit: Jaunt Air Mobility; Aerospace America
Flying Magazine reports, “The FAA has taken major strides toward the safe integration of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft such as drones and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis. A special federal aviation regulation (SFAR) for powered-lift pilot training and operations, guidance for powered-lift certification projects, a proposal for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flight, and more have been introduced in recent months. An eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) is set to begin next year and conclude in 2028—a year the FAA anticipates AAM operations scaling up in major U.S. cities.”
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