FAA opens up real world testing for air taxi startups
US regulators have approved eight pilot programs allowing companies like Archer and Joby to begin real-world testing of eVTOL aircraft this summer. These trials will explore use cases such as urban air taxis, regional transport, cargo, and emergency medical operations. The initiative aims to accelerate the certification process for these futuristic aircraft and integrate them safely into existing aviation systems.
- Entities
- Company: Beta Technologies
- Topic: eVTOL
- Person: Sean Duffy
- Company: Reliable Robotics
- Company: Wisk Aero
- Company: Joby Aviation
- Company: Federal Aviation Administration
- Person: Adam Goldstein
- Topic: Advanced Air Mobility
- Company: US Department of Transportation
- Company: Ampaire
- Person: Kalea Texeira
- Company: Electra.aero
- Company: Archer Aviation
- Person: Kyle Clark
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