"who can deliver successful outcomes by working cooperatively with a range of entities, which will accelerate these projects consistent with the high safety standards that the public expects from the aviation industry,"
"These projects, once successful, are expected to deliver substantial data and lessons learned to inform the broader regulatory framework that will support and oversee the AAM [advanced air mobility] sector,"
"increasing automation safety."
FAA will run a pilot program allowing eVTOL and advanced air mobility operators to test some operations prior to full regulatory certification. Applicants must partner with state, local, tribal, or territorial governments to apply. The agency will approve at least five projects that can run up to three years and will cover short-range air taxis, longer-range fixed-wing flights, cargo hauling, logistics and emergency or medical supply missions, and initiatives aimed at increasing automation safety. Projects must produce successful outcomes and substantial data to inform wider regulatory frameworks. Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation plan to apply; applications are due December 11, 2025, and pilots could begin in 2026.
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