VTOL Operations Stakeholder Working Group Application Form

Overview

Our project to modify the Flight Operations regulations, Assimilated Regulation (EU) No.965/2012 to incorporate all types of VTOL aircraft, multicopters, tilt-rotor, lift-cruise, any other equivalent innovative design types and gyrocopters will allow the new aircraft to operate safely within the Flight Operations regulations alongside existing aircraft types.

As part of this process, the CAA is committed to ensuring that needs and expectations of stakeholders are considered in the development and implementation and adjustment of regulations to enable the operation of eVTOL and gyrocopters, maintaining a high standard of safety while continuing to promote efficiency and innovation.

To do this, we are establishing the VTOL Operations Stakeholder Working Group (OSWG) to facilitate engagement, consultation, and collaboration between the CAA, and industry and operator stakeholders.

The CAA invites stakeholders to register their interest in one (or more) areas:

• eVTOL or gyrocopter/OEM/Parts OEM
• eVTOL or gyrocopter Operators and other service providers and professional associations
• Safety experts or other Aviation Professionals with relevant expertise in eVTOL or gyrocopter operations and regulations
• Any stakeholder with a legitimate interest in the new eVTOL or gyrocopter Operations
• Safety experts or other professionals with relevant expertise in electric propulsion systems.
• Safety experts or other professionals with relevant expertise in batteries, recharging and thermal runaway.

This application process is designed to ensure that the SWG is comprised of a fair and inclusive balance of stakeholders. All applications will be considered on their own merit against qualitative and quantitative assessment criteria. If we receive large numbers of applications of equal merit that exceed places available, then the decision panel will use applicants’ personal statements to make a final decision.

The SWG will only accept applications from individuals, or an individual acting as a representative of their respective organisation(s) or industry group. We are unable to accept applications from organisations as an entity.

Note:

• This application form is for stakeholders who work with or plan to work with eVTOL in a civil capacity in the UK.
• If, after the application process closes, any SWG lacks specific and unique expertise not already represented in the SWG, then the CAA reserves the right to accept individual applications from stakeholders who possess the necessary expertise. The applications will be considered by existing members of the SWG for them to consider their appropriateness. The CAA reserves the right to make any final decision(s).

What happens next

The CAA shall invite potential stakeholders to participate in the OSWG based on their expertise, experience, intent to operate in the UK and ability to contribute constructively to the objectives of the group.

The selection process will apply transparent selection criteria, contained in Terms of Reference, which aim for a balanced representation of stakeholders, ensuring diversity and inclusivity.