Jan. 13, 2025
Unveiled at NBAA’s convention, the FAA’s powered-lift special federal aviation regulation (SFAR) outlines clear regulatory paths for the introduction of advanced air mobility into commercial service. It also is intended to be an interim document, allowing the industry to compile data to guide future operations. “We’re very happy with what was delivered,” notes Kristen Costello with BETA Technologies. “Looking at the timelines and the amount of ground covered here, the FAA did a phenomenal job.”
In this episode of NBAA’s Flight Plan, host Rob Finfrock speaks with:
- Kristen Costello, aviation regulatory affairs lead for BETA Technologies
- Ryan Naru, aviation policy and regulatory affairs lead at Joby Aviation
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