What Happened
Federal Initiative Unlocks Future of Flight with Electric Aircraft
The US Department of Transportation has launched a pilot program in Texas to test electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, also known as eVTOLs. The initiative, led by Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, aims to unlock the future of flight and empower innovators to build and test these aircraft in the US. The program has partnered with BETA Technologies and Joby Aviation to develop regional air taxi flights, with the goal of creating jobs, connecting communities, and strengthening American leadership in aviation. The Federal Aviation Administration will use data from the pilot projects to develop new regulations for advanced air mobility, as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration.