Federal Initiative To Integrate Advanced Air Mobility Concepts

The US Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration have selected eight pilot projects to test electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and other advanced air mobility concepts. The projects, which will be conducted across 26 states, aim to generate operational data that the FAA can use to develop future regulations for advanced air mobility aircraft. The selected projects cover a wide range of proposed uses, including urban air taxi service, regional passenger transportation, and cargo and logistics operations. The program is expected to begin public flights by summer 2026, according to AeroTime.