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US DOT Selects eVTOL Pilot Projects Across 26 States

March 12, 2026

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Key Takeaways

The US DOT and FAA selected eight eVTOL pilot projects.
Projects will test eVTOL aircraft and advanced air mobility concepts.
The program aims to generate operational data for future regulations.
Public flights may begin by summer 2026.

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Strategic Implications

This selection may accelerate the integration of eVTOL aircraft into the national airspace system, which could have significant implications for urban air mobility and regional transportation. The program's focus on generating operational data suggests that the FAA is taking a proactive approach to developing regulations for advanced air mobility aircraft, which may benefit the industry as a whole.

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What Happened

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.

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