US Agency Issues Final Rules for Flying Air Taxis — VOA Learning English
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The U.S. government has issued final rules for operating air taxis. It has also set training and approval requirements for pilots.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the new rules. They were announced October 22.
The FAA explains that air taxis belong to a kind of aircraft known as Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) flyers. These aircraft are generally highly automated and electrically powered. They also have vertical take-off and landing abilities, the agency said.
Air taxis are part of the AAM group, or category. But they are also considered “power-lift” vehicles. The aircraft have elements of both airplanes and helicopters, the FAA said. Other power-lift vehicles are designed…
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