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FAA Launches Air Taxi Test Program in 26 States
The FAA's three-year program will test electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in urban air taxis, cargo, and medical response across 26 states with eight pilot projects.
- On March 9, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Department of Transportation selected eight proposals to launch an eVTOL pilot across 26 states.
- Under a presidential executive order signed by President Donald Trump, the program aims to ensure U.S. companies lead next-gen aircraft and to gather data for safety regulations, the U.S. Department of Transportation said.
- Selected projects pair local agencies with private partners including Archer, Beta, Joby, Electra, and Wisk, across sites in New York, Texas, Albuquerque, and Gulf energy locations.
- FAA officials plan to use trial data to refine standards for vehicle design, pilot training, and air-traffic coordination as operations scale, while DOT said operations could begin as soon as this summer and run for three years with some cargo flights allowed to generate revenue.
- The program also aims to ready services for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau noting eVTOL certification by 2028.
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Eight selected pilot projects expected to enable 'flying taxis' across US states
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) have selected eight pilot proposals to begin real-world testing of next-generation aircraft, local media outlets reported Tuesday, noting that "flying taxis" could soon
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