Electric aircraft are coming, the rules that will allow them to fly aren’t
Electric aircraft are coming, the rules that will allow them to fly aren’t  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Wed Jun 24 2026
Description: It’s not just drones pushing aviation into new territory. Electric aircraft are edging closer to commercial use, but certification is still the gatekeeper. The FAA is trying to adapt existing rules while building a longer-term framework that can scale with new designs and risks. Joining me to explain that tension is Derrick Collins, Director of GAO’s Physical Infrastructure team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.