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Although details about the potential costs of commercial flights remain unknown, Clark is optimistic about achieving FAA certification in the upcoming year. “It's going to be a lot of hard work, more testing,” he stated, projecting that in 18 to 20 months, passengers could potentially be flying across New York in these electric planes.
Regulatory Support and Industry Impact
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently finalized comprehensive training and pilot certification rules for operating electric aircraft, deeming it “the final piece in the puzzle for safely introducing these aircraft in the near term.” This regulatory support is a crucial step toward making electric aviation a reality.