The FAA is to partner with the Korea Office of Civil Aviation (KOCA) on future advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft development and operations. The agencies recently signed a declaration of cooperation under which they will collaborate on AAM projects and share ideas, information, skills and techniques.

“Collaborating with our international partners on safely integrating these new technologies will create more efficient, sustainable and equitable transportation options,” says acting FAA administrator Billy Nolen.

The two agencies will work together to promote the safety oversight of AAM, including airworthiness, licensing and operations.

The announcement follows the FAA's partnerships with Japan and with the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand in the National Aviation Authority Network to harmonise its certification criteria and integration plans.