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eVTOLs at the Threshold: Turning Certification Progress into Scalable Operations
November 20, 2025: 12pm-12:30pm EST
eVTOLs at the Threshold: Turning Certification Progress into Scalable Operations
The next evolution in air mobility is closer than ever—but major hurdles remain.
The eVTOL industry is entering a defining phase as years of design, testing, and certification work converge toward operational reality. Join us as we examine the current state of advanced air mobility (AAM) and explore what it will take to transition eVTOLs from prototypes to scalable, real-world operations.
This webinar will unpack the challenges that matter most right now—aligning certification pathways across global regulators, integrating eVTOLs safely into complex airspace, building the infrastructure and vertiports to sustain operations, and earning the public trust essential for success. We’ll also explore how collaboration among OEMs, regulators, and infrastructure partners will shape the speed and scope of eVTOL commercialization worldwide.
Five Takeaways
1. The State of the eVTOL Industry
An honest look at where the global eVTOL market truly stands—from certification progress and operational readiness to which OEMs are leading the charge.
2. Certification and Regulation: The Path to Global Alignment
A deep dive into evolving FAA, EASA, CAAC, and GCAA frameworks—and what it will take to harmonize validation for global market entry.
3. Airspace Integration & Infrastructure Development
Understanding the operational realities of bringing eVTOLs into existing airspace systems, from traffic separation and routing to vertiport design and infrastructure buildout.
4. Operations, Public Acceptance & Scalability
How early operational models are likely to form, how public perception will evolve, and what’s needed to scale from pilot routes to urban networks.
5. Collaboration as the Catalyst
How coordination between OEMs, regulators, and infrastructure partners—such as through the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP)—will determine how quickly eVTOLs become part of everyday air travel.
Speakers
Grant Holve
Lead Analyst for Commercial Aerospace
Forecast International
Education: BS Aviation Business Administration, Lewis University
With diverse experience in the commercial aviation industry, Grant joins Forecast International as the Lead Commercial Aerospace Analyst. He began his career at the Boeing Company, where he worked as a geospatial analyst, designing and building aeronautical navigation charts for Department of Defense flight operations.
Grant then joined a boutique global aviation consulting firm that focused on the aviation finance and leasing industry. In this role he conducted valuations and market analysis of commercial aircraft and engines for banks, private equity firms, lessors and airlines for the purposes of trading, collateralizing and securitizing commercial aviation assets.
Grant has a deep passion for the aviation industry and is also a pilot. He holds his Commercial Pilots License and Instrument Rating in addition to being an FAA Certified Flight Instructor.
Richard J. Pettibone
Senior Manager Information Services & Government & Industry Analyst
Forecast International
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Richard J. Pettibone
Senior Manager Information Services & Government & Industry Analyst
Forecast International
Education: BA, English and History, Western Connecticut State University.
A military history enthusiast, Richard began at Forecast International as editor of the World Weapons Weekly newsletter. As the Internet grew in importance as a research tool, he helped design the company's Forecast Intelligence Center and currently coordinates the EMarket Alert newsletters for clients. Richard also manages social media efforts, including two new blogs: Defense & Security Monitor, covering defense systems and international issues, and Flight Plan, which focuses on commercial aviation and space systems. For over 30 years, Richard has authored the Defense & Aerospace Companies, Volume I (North America) and Volume II (International) services. The two books provide detailed data on major aerospace and defense contractors. He also edits the International Contractors service, a database that tracks all the contractors involved in the programs covered in the FI library. More recently he was appointed Manager, Information Services Group (ISG), a new unit that encompasses developing outbound content for both Forecast International and Military Periscope.
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