U.S. DOT Unveils Strategy for eVTOL aircraft


   
Barani Krishnan
DTN Refined Fuels Market Reporter

   SECAUCUS, NJ (DTN) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has unveiled a 
strategy for advanced air mobility saying that the next two years will focus on 
the commercialization of electric aircraft that take off vertically.

   "By 2027, there will be demonstrations and initial operations for 
contemporary aircraft as we leverage and modify our extensive airport 
infrastructure," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a policy document 
issued Wednesday (12/17) towards creating an eVTOL -- or electric Vertical 
Takeoff and Landing -- environment.

   The policy outlines 40 recommendations to safely and efficiently support 
advanced air mobility (AAM) operations built around the six key pillars of 
airspace, infrastructure, security, community planning and engagement, 
workforce and automation. The AAM category includes electric air taxis, drones 
and other aircraft typically operating below 5,000 feet, according to the 
statement.

   The DOT plan follows an executive order signed by U.S. President Donald 
Trump in June called "Unleashing American Drone Dominance" to reshape the 
future of aviation.




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