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How FAA’s eVTOL Pilot Could Transform U.S. Air Travel

State, local, tribal, and territorial governments can participate in the program alongside private sector partners.

Jack Daleo
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Edited By: Travis Tingle
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Beta Technologies is developing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variants of its electric Alia. [Courtesy: Beta Technologies]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA are launching the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) to safely integrate advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies, such as eVTOL air taxis and self-flying planes, into U.S. airspace.
  • This White House-directed initiative calls on state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to submit proposals with private sector partners for operational testing projects, aiming for at least five selections.
  • The eIPP's goal is to generate real-world data and experience from specific AAM use cases to shape national policy, FAA guidance, and regulations for future commercial operations.
  • Major eVTOL developers like Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies, and Wisk Aero have already expressed their intent to participate in the program.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA are launching a series of pilot programs for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis, self-flying planes, short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft, and other advanced air mobility (AAM) technology.

On Friday, the FAA called on state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to submit proposals for operational testing of these uncertified aircraft. The governments and their private sector partners will vie for at least five projects under the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP)—a three-year, White House-directed initiative to safely integrate AAM aircraft into U.S. airspace.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.

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