Skyryse has welcomed the FAA’s finalisation of the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) rule, which introduces performance-based standards for aircraft classification and pilot licensing. The company says this shift will accelerate the adoption of simplified vehicle operations (SVO) technologies like its SkyOS flight control system.

Aircraft using Skyryse’s SkyOS operating system, which simplifies flying through a touchscreen and single-stick interface, may now qualify for LSA certification. This change reduces required training time from 40 hours to 20 hours. It also allows LSA certificate holders to maintain and instruct on helicopters with SVO, broadening the role of technicians and trainers.

Skyryse founder and CEO Mark Groden says: “From day one, we've been on a mission to make aviation safer and more accessible for everyone and this ruling is the most significant and transformative regulatory step toward accessible flight in decades.”

The company highlighted its first production helicopter, the Skyryse One, a Robinson R66 retrofitted with SkyOS. It is currently undergoing FAA For-Credit Testing. Skyryse has previously demonstrated SkyOS performing automated manoeuvres including autorotation, hover and touchscreen-based landing.