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    Brussels paves way for ‘air taxis’, innovative drone uses

    npsBy nps10 April 2024 No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Brussels paves way for 'air taxis', innovative drone uses

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    (BRUSSELS) – The EU Commission adopted Wednesday a set of measures to address safety challenges of new emerging air mobility services and ensure their operations will be as safe as those in manned aviation.

    The package targets two emerging areas in aviation: manned aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing (often referred to as manned VTOL or piloted air taxis, which are small commercial aircrafts making short flights on demand), as well as higher-risk (so-called ‘specific category’) unmanned drone operations. 

    The aim is to unify and streamline the regulatory landscape across Member States, improving oversight and operational safety standards.  

    For instance, the measures will introduce new EU-wide airworthiness certification requirements and procedures for manned and unmanned VTOL, addressing both the physical integrity and the digital security risks that could impact their safe operation.  

    They also include ‘air taxi’ pilot licence requirements, rules on integration into airspace (definition of flight paths, take-off and landing rules, and so forth), as well as specific rules enabling these aircraft to perform emergency medical services and rescue operations. 

    Commissioner for Transport, Adina Valean, said: “With this regulatory framework, the EU reaffirms its position as a global leader in aviation safety and innovation. This initiative promises to unlock the full potential of innovative air mobility, setting new standards for urban transportation in the 21st century and beyond.” 

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