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:

Several states and the OEM Pivotal have confirmed participation in the FAA's three-year, 26-state Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) test program.
Led by PennDOT, the program features an expanded 18-state "Multistate Collaborative eIPP (MSCE) National Integration Complex" to test air taxis, cargo drones, and other eVTOL applications.
The initiative aims to create a wide-ranging testing environment to identify unmet needs and ensure AAM services are economically viable and accessible across diverse communities.
Partners, including operators and infrastructure providers, will explore applications such as organ delivery, regional transport between cities, and emergency medical services using various electric aircraft.

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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.”