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U.S. Launches eVTOL Pilot Program for Air Taxis by 2026

3/26/2026

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The U.S. government is advancing the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program to permit limited operations by summer 2026.
The program allows companies to test electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in real-world conditions across eight pilot programs in 26 states.
New York and Texas are among the participating states.
Safety and regulatory challenges remain, but the push signals a shift toward air taxis amid global competition, including China.

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Story summary

The U.S. government is advancing the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program to permit limited operations by summer 2026.
The program allows companies to test electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in real-world conditions across eight pilot programs in 26 states.
New York and Texas are among the participating states.
Safety and regulatory challenges remain, but the push signals a shift toward air taxis amid global competition, including China.