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  "publishedAt": "2026-07-02T16:10:19.000Z",
  "site": "https://theaircurrent.com",
  "tags": [
    "Regulation",
    "BEYOND",
    "Chris Pierce",
    "Chris Rocheleau",
    "Eric Wright",
    "eVTOL Integration Pilot Program",
    "FAA",
    "Kyle Clark",
    "Sean Duffy",
    "Sheila Kahyaoglu",
    "Opinions split at FAA over prospect of early commercial eVTOL ops",
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  "textContent": "During an online investor conference on June 8, Beta Technologies CEO Kyle Clark was asked whether his company’s electric aircraft will be able to start commercial operations before receiving type certification by the Federal Aviation Administration. “Yes, they can through this new eIPP,” Clark said, responding to the question from Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu. “It’s an eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, which allows within limited geographies with specific operators to do for-hire operations.” Clark […]\n\nThe post Opinions split at FAA over prospect of early commercial eVTOL ops appeared first on The Air Current.",
  "title": "Opinions split at FAA over prospect of early commercial eVTOL ops"
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