Flying commercial flights is similar to taking a bus in the air. Hopefully most Americans can fly private within the next 30 years. Cheap energy is the unlock! Let’s have an exciting future!

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Not just energy FAA need to be revamped .  New planes (even props ) are very expensive. Very little new tech in the space ( excluding battery VTOL) . To make private flying better private ownership
Should better as well .

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It’s the weight of US market . Largest market for private planes will influence how this is made inside or outside FAA jurisdiction . I am not saying water down safety standards but allow for meaningful innovation.

Planes are expensive even in countries outside of the FAA’s reach – do you mean that the airworthiness certification standards are too high (and thus expensive) and should be lowered?

It is not uncommon to see $600 for a single fastener. I’ve designed 18” long hoses that cost $27k. You can’t just pull over if something breaks. 

From a consumer perspective there will be no more innovation in airplanes. Innovation in the aircraft industry is saving weight, cost, and fuel. Wait for grav-lift.