What Happened
Electric Vertical Takeoff And Landing Industry Prepares For Commercial Operations
At Farnborough International 2026, the advanced air mobility industry took center stage, with major Western eVTOL manufacturers discussing the wider infrastructure and industry issues involved in starting commercial operations. Companies like Archer, Beta, and Joby announced major military autonomous drone logistics programs, highlighting the importance of civil certification and the development of new technologies like artificial intelligence and autonomy. The US Transportation Secretary and the FAA have selected eight proposals as part of the AAM and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, which aims to trial real-world eVTOL and related cargo drone operations. This was reported by Unknown Source.