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# EASA & FAA Harmonize eVTOL Certification Criteria (2026 Revision)

Canonical ID: `924e79ac-c632-4a61-a3bf-42f2e5b57da0`

- **Jurisdiction:** [Global](/locations/global.md) (id: `6753d6b9-d63f-41f8-b672-4d80bdb4dd82`)
- **Kind:** `safety_standard`
- **Status (derived):** in_effect
- **Effective:** 2026-08-06

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.

## 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
    - Initial ingestion

## 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.


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