U.S. Launches Pilot Programs to Accelerate Electric Air Taxi Development
TL;DR
The Trump administration has launched a three-year pilot program through the FAA to fast-track the development and testing of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), aiming to establish U.S. leadership in airspace technology, with participation from companies like Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation.
- Trump administration launches trial program to fast-track electric air taxis NPR
- Archer Plans For Air Taxi Trial Participation Under White House eVTOL Pilot Program With U.S. Airlines and Cities Archer Aviation
- Joby Plans to Jumpstart US Operations through White House eVTOL Integration Program Joby Aviation
- New FAA program will let eVTOL startups test some operations before full certification Yahoo Finance
- Trump Administration Seeks Pilot Projects for Air Taxis The New York Times
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