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Aircraft · McLeanThe Federal Aviation Administration is preparing to release an Automation Framework that spells out the principles, categories and definitions it is using for the approval of all types of aircraft with highly automated systems, establishing a key reference for its engagements with developers of these technologies. Senior FAA technical officials previewed the framework at an artificial intelligence technical exchange meeting hosted by the Mitre C…Read Article
FAA to clarify its automation approach in forthcoming framework document
AircraftNew Federal Aviation Administration documents shed light on how the agency is approaching one of the most hotly debated topics associated with certifying electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft: how to appropriately mitigate the risk associated with running out of power. Most eVTOLs have highly redundant propulsion systems and can keep flying after one or more motor failures, which is often touted as one of their primary advantages over …Read Article
