The RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap

IN1: Develop guidance material, design requirements and rules for vertiports and other infrastructure required to support AAM operations

Updated 21 July 2025

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Consultation commenced -

On 10 June 2025, we opened consultation on draft advisory circular (AC) 139.10 v1.0: Guidelines for vertical flight aircraft facilities at aerodromes designed for aeroplanes.

We intended the AC to provide guidance to aerodrome and aircraft operators in the planning, design and operation of facilities for both:

  • helicopters
  • vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capable aircraft (VCA).

It applies to facilities located on an aerodrome that the designers of which may have only designed for fixed-wing aeroplanes.

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Consultation commenced -

On 10 June 2025, we opened consultation on draft advisory circular (AC) 139.10 v1.0: Guidelines for vertical flight aircraft facilities at aerodromes designed for aeroplanes.

We intended the AC to provide guidance to aerodrome and aircraft operators in the planning, design and operation of facilities for both:

  • helicopters
  • vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capable aircraft (VCA).

It applies to facilities located on an aerodrome that the designers of which may have only designed for fixed-wing aeroplanes.

IN2: Consider a regulatory framework to support RPAS and AAM infrastructure (for example vertiports, vertipads)

Updated 11 December 2024

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IN3: Develop guidance for infrastructure required to support research and development activities

Updated 11 December 2024

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IN4: Develop certification requirements for infrastructure and infrastructure related equipment

Updated 11 December 2024

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IN5: Develop a regulatory framework for the operation of research and development infrastructure

Updated 11 December 2024

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