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- New York City will test air taxis to transport travelers to local airports in five to fifteen minutes.
- This program is part of the federal Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program, announced by the Trump administration.
- Companies like Archer and Electra will provide flights from Manhattan to JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark.
- The initiative aims to enhance regional mobility but may raise noise and safety concerns.
- Testing will also occur in 26 states, assessing next-generation aircraft technologies, including cargo drones.
