New international roadmap to streamline certification of advanced air mobility aircraft across five nations

Credit: UK Civil Aviation Authority

A landmark roadmap has been established between national aviation authorities from the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States to support the safe and efficient certification of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft, including electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles.

Details on roadmap for Advanced Air Mobility 

The Roadmap for Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Type Certification, published today on the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) website, aims to ensure safety, foster collaboration, and promote technological innovation. It also seeks to streamline the certification and validation process for new aircraft types across international boundaries.

Developed collaboratively by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), Transport Canada (TC), the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (NZ CAA), the UK CAA, and the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the roadmap marks a unified effort to harmonise emerging certification standards.

Sophie O’Sullivan, Director of Future of Flight at the UK Civil Aviation Authority, said:

“This roadmap is part of our work to enable new technology into our skies and support the growth of the UK aerospace industry.

“It marks a significant milestone in the evolution of bilateral partnerships to meet the challenges of emerging aviation technology. It allows us to share data, research and safety information while also collaborating and sharing our expertise. While for manufacturers and operators, it aims to reduce the certification burden once aircraft have received a type certificate and allow them faster entry to multiple countries through harmonised airworthiness standards.

“By working together, we can ensure that the introduction of Advanced Air Mobility aircraft is both safe and efficient, paving the way for the future of urban mobility.”

Aircraft type certification ensures that aircraft meet all safety and airworthiness standards. While traditional aircraft follow harmonised processes, emerging AAM technologies have led to differing global standards. This roadmap provides a framework to harmonise these approaches, supporting faster and safer international entry of next-generation aircraft.

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