Federal Government Initiates Test Run for Rapid Air Taxi Implementation Project
The Trump administration has unveiled a new pilot program aimed at accelerating the deployment of flying air taxis by delta airlines and american airlines. The initiative, announced in June through an executive order, is designed to help air taxi firms secure approvals and commercialize air taxi aircraft to meet the growing demand for faster and more sustainable urban transportation.
The program will focus on advanced air mobility technology, with projects incorporating various types of air taxis, including short-range, longer-range, and cargo and logistics. These electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which can take off and land vertically, are touted as a means to ferry travelers to airports or for short city trips, allowing them to beat traffic.
The technology will enable safe integration of these flights into the national airspace system, and the projects may also serve emergency management, medical transport, or offshore energy facilities. The FAA has finalized comprehensive training and pilot certification rules for flying air taxis, which will come into effect in October 2024.
The program will include at least five projects from public-private partnerships. Notable participants include Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, both of which have praised the program. Joby Aviation, in particular, has stated that aircraft in the program can begin operations in select markets before full FAA certification.
The announcement has sparked a positive response in the market, with air taxi stocks, including those of Joby and Archer Aviation, rising following the announcement of the program. Other countries, including India, China, and the United Arab Emirates, are also working to speed the deployment of cheap flights.
eVTOLs could begin carrying paying passengers as early as next year, offering a new era of urban transportation. With their promise of faster, more sustainable travel, these flying air taxis are set to revolutionize the way we commute in cities.
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