NAA Network Unites Global Aviation Authorities for AAM Regulation Harmony
The NAA Network's roadmap aims to advance global certification for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft, with numerous international, regional, and national aviation authorities working together from 2021 to 2027 to harmonize regulations for eVTOL and AAM aircraft. The goal is to create unified standards for certification, operation, safety, and integration into controlled airspace.
Key players include the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which sets global civil aviation standards and coordinates the harmonization of new technologies like AAM and eVTOL. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is leading the development of specific regulations for eVTOLs and Urban Air Mobility (UAM), including certification standards. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the US is developing operating and certification rules for eVTOLs, while the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) is actively involved in AAM technology development and international harmonization. National authorities like the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Transport Canada, and the Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr (BMDV) with the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) in Germany, are also key players. Organizations like GUTMA and CANSO are promoting collaborative air traffic management solutions for AAM. A crawl-walk-run approach is crucial for safe AAM integration, starting with piloted aircraft and gradually progressing towards autonomy. Performance-based standards enable faster certification without compromising safety or compliance. Airports and Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs) must prepare for AAM by addressing infrastructure, zoning, EV charging, and liability issues. Five aviation authorities (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) are collaborating on a harmonized regulatory path for eVTOL and AAM aircraft.
The harmonization of eVTOL and AAM regulations is a global effort involving numerous international, regional, and national aviation authorities. By working together, these bodies aim to create a unified, safe, and efficient AAM ecosystem worldwide.
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