Advanced Air Mobility

For manufacturers of AAM vehicles, systems, or components, the certification process is particularly complex. At Aviation Aerospace Law, PLLC, we have the experience with and contacts in FAA’s Aircraft Certification division to aid in navigating the part 21 certification process for aircraft, engines, and propellers, and the approvals needed for parts manufacturing. Let us help you with Type Certification, Production Certification, and Airworthiness Certification under part 21. 

We can help you sort through the noise and emissions requirements here and abroad so that your aircraft can meet US, export, and ICAO requirements. 

Let us help you decide which legal method is your best option for certifying your aircraft. We have experience with restricted category, experimental, and light-sport category aircraft and can help you work through the certification process so you can test your aircraft, use your former military powered-lift, or experiment with new technology in the most efficient and safest way possible. 

Are you being investigated, audited, or inspected by the FAA? Let us help you through the process so that you can meet safety requirements and don't slow down production timelines. 

AAM integration requires rethinking traditional airport and heliport frameworks. We can help enable vertiports and multimodal hubs that ensure compliance with aviation regulations and local ordinances.*  We can help with site-selection and zoning, including: 

- navigating local zoning ordinances, easements, and airspace access rights for vertiport placement

- negotiating with municipalities and airport authorities for integration with existing facilities

We can help you meet NEPA and state-level environmental requirements*. We also provide representation for public hearings and community impact assessments. 

Let us help you structure your agreements with cities, airports, and private AAM developers to support your business. 

 Aviation Aerospace Law PLLC provides an extensive number of legal services for operators seeking part 119 certification to operate under part 135 as air charters. In addition to the services discussed on our services listings for part 135 on-demand and commuter operations, we can help with operating challenges specific to AAM service providers, such as part 135 air carrier certification for eVTOL or hybrid aircraft.

We can help your business comply with powered-lift rules, operational limitations, pilot and crew training, and maintenance standards. Additionally, we offer: 

• Assistance with exemptions, waivers, and other regulatory relief necessary to enable unique concepts of operation. 
• Advice on compliance with SMS requirements
• Review of manuals and OpSpecs for regulatory compliance.

As AAM systems are introduced into cities and regions and AAM is sold to potential passengers and surrounding communities, Aviation Aerospace Law, PLLC can help ensure your operation or infrastructure aligns with community and sustainability goals, leading to easier approvals. 

We provide stakeholder engagement legal support for community consultations, public hearings, and public comment processes. Additionally, we can help you: 

• Draft memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with municipalities states, and transportation agencies
• Coordinate with intermodal services and draft agreements linking AAM with public transit, rail, and airport infrastructure.