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EASA & FAA Harmonize eVTOL Certification Criteria (2026 Revision)

EASA and FAA revised guidance to narrow the gap between US and European eVTOL certification requirements. FAA criteria cover powered-lift designs up to 12,500 pounds and six passengers maximum. Both regulators issued advisory circulars for type production and airworthiness certification of powered-lift aircraft.

Jurisdiction: Global · Effective 2026-08-06

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Sources (1)

  1. https://theaircurrent.com/regulation/faa-powered-lift-safety-continuum-easa-evtol-certification/ · 2026-08-06

Status history

  • In effect · 2026-08-06 · agent-recon

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Common questions

What does EASA & FAA Harmonize eVTOL Certification Criteria (2026 Revision) cover?
EASA and FAA revised guidance to narrow the gap between US and European eVTOL certification requirements. FAA criteria cover powered-lift designs up to 12,500 pounds and six passengers maximum. Both regulators issued advisory circulars for type production and airworthiness certification of powered-lift aircraft.
Where does EASA & FAA Harmonize eVTOL Certification Criteria (2026 Revision) apply?
EASA & FAA Harmonize eVTOL Certification Criteria (2026 Revision) is recorded as a safety_standard applying in Global on the DEPLOY registry.
When did EASA & FAA Harmonize eVTOL Certification Criteria (2026 Revision) take effect?
EASA & FAA Harmonize eVTOL Certification Criteria (2026 Revision) is recorded as effective August 6, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is EASA & FAA Harmonize eVTOL Certification Criteria (2026 Revision) still in effect?
EASA & FAA Harmonize eVTOL Certification Criteria (2026 Revision) is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.
What types of robots does EASA & FAA Harmonize eVTOL Certification Criteria (2026 Revision) apply to?
EASA & FAA Harmonize eVTOL Certification Criteria (2026 Revision) is recorded as applying to drones on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under EASA & FAA Harmonize eVTOL Certification Criteria (2026 Revision)?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of EASA & FAA Harmonize eVTOL Certification Criteria (2026 Revision): A200-XT, AEVEX Strike Drone, AIR ONE, ALIA-250 and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.
Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Unreviewed

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Architectural position

Cohort: aerial

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