Joby Launches eIPP Flights in Texas
The first week of flights will gather data for certification and future regulations as federal officials test electric aircraft without passengers.
- On Thursday, national and local leaders launched Project Nexus in Texas, a three-year pilot program testing highly automated electric aircraft for cargo and passenger transport.
- The Federal Aviation Administration selected eight state-led projects for the Integration Pilot Program earlier this year; the White House said data will help "develop new regulations that safely enable this futuristic technology at scale."
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed federal officials have "delegated authority to the state of Texas" as three companies—Joby, Beta, and Wisk—conduct test flights near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
- National Business Aviation Association COO Chris Rocheleau stated the program makes history for "not only the United States, but the world," while Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division Director Daniel Harmon called it the "Jetsons age."
- Archer hopes to transport passengers during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, though Joby and Archer face ongoing legal disputes over trade secrets and technical challenges including battery weight limitations.
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