Aviation law attorney Erin Rivera delves into the updates and current developments in electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, as well as examines what to expect from the first generation of eco-friendly aircraft. The article looks into electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft and the developments occurring in Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and discuss the Federal Aviation Administration’s certification process, its application to eVTOL aircraft and the certification challenges applicable to eVTOL aircraft currently in development.