U.S. Application Filed for Volocopter's Flight Authorization
Volocopter Aims for US Urban Air Transport Market, Pursues FAA Type Certification
German eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) company Volocopter is making strides in its mission to revolutionize urban air transport, having raised 122 million Euros from a variety of investors and setting its sights on cities such as Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington D.C.
The company, founded in 2011 by Stephan Wolf and Alexander Zosel, is currently operating in offices in Bruchsal, Munich, and Singapore. Volocopter's air taxi vehicle, VoloCity, is at the centre of its ambitious plans, and if accepted, its application would mark a significant step towards entering the US urban air transport market.
In December 2020, Volocopter applied for a "Type Certificate" with the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the VoloCity. However, as of July 2025, the company has not publicly announced any application or significant progress towards a Type Certificate (TC) for the VoloCity in the United States.
While other eVTOL companies like Joby Aviation in California are actively advancing through the FAA’s five-stage Type Certification process, Volocopter’s VoloCity developments and certification status in the U.S. remain unclear or unreported.
The FAA announced new rules supporting eVTOL commercialization as of October 2024 and is working on a certification framework specific to eVTOL aircraft. Joby Aviation is expected to achieve certification and begin commercial operations around 2025-2026.
In contrast, searches on social media and related platforms show no mention of VoloCity’s status in the USA certification context. No official news or disclosures were found indicating Volocopter’s VoloCity has filed for or received FAA Type Certification in the U.S. Certification activity mentioned for Volocopter in related reports tends to focus on earlier stages or is noted in connection with financial troubles in Germany.
In summary, Volocopter’s VoloCity has not yet reached or publicly entered the FAA Type Certification process in the U.S., unlike some competitors such as Joby Aviation, who are well into certification stages and aiming for commercial operation. If the user requires the very latest specifics, they would likely need to monitor FAA announcements or Volocopter’s official communications for updates beyond mid-2025.
- The pursuit of FAA Type Certification for Volocopter's VoloCity is vital for its entry into the US urban air transport market, which aligns with the company's ambitious plans in the aerospace industry and technology sector.
- Unlike some competitors, Volocopter's VoloCity has not yet entered the FAA Type Certification process, a critical step in securing finance and viable operation within the aviation safety industry in the United States.
