FAA Moves to Accelerate Air Taxis, Supersonic Aircraft and Commercial Spaceflight Written 21 July 2026

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FAA Moves to Accelerate Air Taxis, Supersonic Aircraft and Commercial Spaceflight

Joby S4 at Edwards Air Force Base. | Credit: Harlan Huntington, USAF; Wikipedia; Public Domain

Reuters reports, “The U.S. FAA said it was working to help industry deploy air taxis, supersonic airplanes, boost space launches and expand drone operations as it embraces next-generation aviation. Deputy FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau told Reuters in an interview at the Farnborough Airshow the agency is moving to address ​issues with certification and regulations.”
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