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Urban Air Mobility (UAM) in Türkiye: Evaluating Existing Aviation Laws and International Practices

Authors: Ayşenur Zeynep Özmen;

Urban Air Mobility (UAM) in Türkiye: Evaluating Existing Aviation Laws and International Practices

Abstract

Urban Air Mobility (UAM) has emerged as a solution to transport challenges such as traffic congestion, environmental impacts, and lack of adequate public transport systems in urban areas. As the interest in UAM objects such as electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) is increasing, it is important to understand whether the current regulations are sufficient to address the sui generis difficulties of this brand new technology. This article examines the adequacy of Türkiye's current legal framework to ensure the safe, effective, and sustainable integration of UAM. This article analyses Türkiye's existing aviation legislation, in particular the Turkish Civil Aviation Law and the instructions issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and examines their applicability to UAM. The article discusses various regulatory gaps such as the lack of standards specifically designed for UAM, inadequate safety, environmental and operational regulations, and unclear guidelines on airspace integration. The article also discusses various UAM regulations prepared by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the approaches of pioneer countries in this area, such as the US, Germany, and Japan. Through a comparative analysis, it demonstrates the key lessons learnt from these international practices and presents suggestions for improving Türkiye's regulatory environment. The study emphasises the need for targeted reforms, introduction of specific standards, and a new regulative framework to foster the successful integration of UAM. The findings aim to contribute to the establishment of a solid legal framework to ensure that Türkiye is prepared for the future of UAM.

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United Kingdom
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EASA, ICAO, 610, International and Comparative Law (Other), Hukuk (Diğer), K, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, Uluslararası ve Karşılaştırmalı Hukuk (Diğer), 620, Turkish Civil Aviation Law, and Infrastructure, Urban Air Mobility;Turkish Civil Aviation Law;DGCA;ICAO;EASA, K Law, Kentsel Hava Hareketliliği;Türk Sivil Havacılık Kanunu;SHGM;ICAO;EASA, DGCA, Innovation, SDG 9 - Industry, Urban Air Mobility, Law in Context (Other)

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