Washington, DC, October 22, 2024 – NATA (National Air Transportation Association) released the following statement on the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) release of the much anticipated "Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations" Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR), which takes into consideration NATA member input. NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna participated in the announcement at NBAA's BACE. 

NATA welcomes the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) timely release of the final rule for the "Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations" Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR), a productive first step in the deployment of AAM technology within the general aviation landscape and a powerful compliment to aviation industry goals. The release provides a pathway to open dialogue between operators, OEMS, and other industry stakeholders with FAA regulators. NATA continues to support the AAM industry’s push towards aligning certification, training, and requirements with ICAO standards and recommendations. The Association will analyze the rule and looks forward to continuing collaboration with our members and the Agency on next steps," stated NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna. “NATA’s collaborative work with our Board and committee network across all aviation business sectors allows us to maintain a leadership role in the industry’s push for investment in infrastructure necessary to support innovation development.” 

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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has been the voice of aviation business for more than 80 years. Representing nearly 3,700 aviation businesses, NATA’s member companies provide a broad range of services to general aviation, the airlines and the military and NATA serves as the public policy group representing the interests of aviation businesses before Congress and the federal agencies.