The policy document is necessary due to the VCA’s innovative design and operational characteristics
The Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) published a policy document containing the safety objectives to be demonstrated by Vertical-Takeoff-and-Landing Capable Aircraft (VCA), also commonly referred to as eVTOL. The policy document is necessary due to the VCA’s innovative design and operational characteristics, that differ from conventional aircraft and the existing applicable safety objectives.
The publication of the policy is an important step towards the development of the regulatory framework for VCA certification. Considering this innovative aspect, ANAC conducted dedicated studies and submitted an initial proposal for sectoral consultation in 2025. The consultation aimed to collect inputs and comments from the international civil aviation community, including VCA manufacturers and other civil aviation authorities, which contributed to the development of the final policy.
ANAC acknowledges the importance of international harmonization of the theme and, as part of the process, mutually collaborated with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the development of the policies, resulting in closely aligned documents. FAA’s policy was also published.
The ANAC policy containing safety objectives for VCA can be found in this link.