Subscribe to our newsletter

Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email.

Powered Lift

Last month, the Federal Aviation Administration published a highly anticipated 880-page document on the final regulations for pilot training and operation requirements for “powered-lift” vehicles, introducing the first new category of aircraft in nearly 80 years.

By PA/TPN, in North America, World, Travel · 09 Nov 2024, 16:31 · 0 Comments

Credits: Supplied Image; Author: Client;

These aircrafts are designed to take off and land vertically like a helicopter, but have fixed wings similar to a plane.

Powered lift operations include air taxis, cargo delivery and a variety of operations within urban and rural areas.

More in North America

Colour Capsule

In North America, World - 02 Nov 2024, 16:31

Life Experiences

In North America, World, Health - 26 Oct 2024, 16:31

Planetary Spacecraft

In North America, World, Galactic - 19 Oct 2024, 18:31

Comments

Be the first to comment on this article

More in North America

Colour Capsule

In North America, World - 02 Nov 2024, 16:31

Life Experiences

In North America, World, Health - 26 Oct 2024, 16:31

Planetary Spacecraft

In North America, World, Galactic - 19 Oct 2024, 18:31

Portuguese-American senator warns Portuguese about risks of deportation

In News, Portugal, Politics, North America - 25 Nov 2024, 13:02

Oscars Host

In North America, World, Entertainment - 23 Nov 2024, 18:31

US students in Portugal up 60%

In News, Portugal, Education, North America - 20 Nov 2024, 20:02

Trump's victory putting pressure on Americans' search for Portugal properties

In News, Portugal, Property, Politics, North America - 19 Nov 2024, 17:02

Road Improvement

In North America, World, Community - 16 Nov 2024, 17:31

Portugal launches campaign for UN Security Council seat

In News, Portugal, Politics, North America - 08 Nov 2024, 13:02

Popular

1,700 complaints about AIMA

In News, Portugal - 22 Nov 2024, 11:02

Christmas lights switch on in Lisbon

In News, Events, Lisbon - 23 Nov 2024, 13:31

Number of Canadian tourists soars in the Azores

In Business, Portugal, North America, News, Tourism - 22 Nov 2024, 18:01

Other North America Articles

Clothing Lifecycle

In North America, World, Environment, Sustainability - 12 Oct 2024, 15:31

Colourblind Lenses

In North America, World, Community - 05 Oct 2024, 15:31

Genome Research

In North America, World, Health - 28 Sep 2024, 16:31

Marine Sanctuary

In North America, World, Environment, Sustainability - 21 Sep 2024, 15:31

AARO Director

In North America, World - 14 Sep 2024, 16:31

Meteor Sighted

In North America, World - 14 Sep 2024, 15:31

View all North America articles

Top