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US FAA fast-tracks air taxis and supersonic jets with new data program

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Express Tribune ·

The FAA is using data from pilot eVTOL programs across 26 states to speed certification and commercial deployment of air taxis and supersonic planes. The initiative aims to streamline regulatory approval for advanced air mobility and high-speed aircraft. This move could accelerate the timeline for urban air taxis and supersonic travel in the US.

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The FAA's data-driven approach may cut red tape, but safety and noise concerns remain unresolved for these unproven technologies.
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