New States, Aircraft Confirmed for FAA’s AAM Test Program

Pennsylvania will lead a consortium of 18 participants and test at least one eVTOL not previously announced.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 04:00 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

Pivotal confirmed its participation in the 26-state program and revealed previously unannounced testing locations. [Credit: Pivotal]

Key Takeaways:

The FAA's advanced air mobility (AAM) test program has expanded, now involving an 18-state consortium led by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), with new states and OEM Pivotal confirming participation.
This "Multistate Collaborative eIPP (MSCE)" aims to create a widespread AAM testing environment across state lines, focusing on identifying unmet needs in cargo and medical logistics to ensure economic viability and accessibility in diverse communities.
The program includes multiple states, infrastructure providers, universities, and operators testing aircraft like Beta's Alia and Electra's EL9 for applications such as organ delivery and regional passenger links, with future plans for more advanced operations and potential revenue generation.

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Several states and at least one new OEM on Tuesday confirmed their participation in the FAA’s three-year, 26-state advanced air mobility (AAM) test program.

The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) in March revealed the eight lead eIPP participants but did not name all 26 states expected to host air taxi, cargo drone, and other demonstrations under the program. It said one lead agency, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), will work with 13 unnamed states to “revitalize regional flights across the country, including routes similar to those supported through the Essential Air Service program.”