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, with a PennDOT-led "Multistate Collaborative eIPP (MSCE) National Integration Complex" confirming participation from 18 states and an OEM like Pivotal.
This initiative creates a wide-ranging sandbox for testing AAM aircraft (air taxis, cargo drones, eVTOLs) across state lines, aiming to identify unmet needs and ensure economic viability and accessibility for diverse communities.
Demonstrations will cover applications such as organ delivery, regional passenger links, and emergency medical services support, with future plans to incorporate more advanced operations, passenger transport, 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.”