DGCA issues circular advising airworthiness certification requirements for vertical take-off, landing

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an advisory circular detailing the baseline airworthiness criteria for type certification of Vertical Take-Off and Landing capable aircraft (VCA). This move aims to streamline the certification process and ensure safety and reliability of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technologies in India, encouraging innovation in the sector.