After a substantial amount of time and effort on the part of numerous individuals (many of whom are volunteers), along with various organizations and numerous regulatory representatives, two vertiport standards have now been published to support planning for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for advanced air mobility (AAM) operations. That said, these new standards should be considered as a good starting point and not a final product. As eVTOL aircraft and AAM plans mature, these new standards are expected to be modified and improved over time. One of the challenges in developing any new standard for a rapidly evolving technology such as AAM is in striking a balance between safety, practicality and efficiency. Given that there are no detailed aircraft performance data published for the many eVTOL designs currently under development, a very pragmatic approach was therefore warranted by the standards development groups. This involves a more conservative methodology than many would like - which leans more towards a prescriptive approach. As aircraft performance data is developed, it is expected that these standards will change.
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