FAA Invites Cities to Test Electric Flying Taxis Nationwide
Published Date: 9/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The FAA is launching a new program to help cities, tribes, and states team up with private companies to safely bring electric flying vehicles (eVTOLs) and other advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft into everyday use. This program invites proposals to test and prove new flying ideas, aiming to speed up safe flights across the U.S. If you’re a local government or business ready to innovate, now’s the time to jump in and shape the future of flight!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Pilot Program Seeks Local Government Partners
The FAA is asking State, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments to submit proposals to run pilot projects that test electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) and advanced air mobility (AAM) operations. Proposals must include a private sector partner with experience in eVTOL or AAM development, manufacturing, operations, or supporting technologies.
Focus on U.S.-Based eVTOL/AAM Manufacturers
The eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) continues DOT efforts to integrate eVTOL and other AAM aircraft that are developed or offered by United States–based entities into the National Airspace System. The program seeks partnerships that can test operational concepts for national and international scaling.
Participants Operate Under FAA Safety Oversight
SLTT governments and their private sector partner(s) will propose and define operational concepts for eVTOL/AAM operations under the safety oversight role of the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA will oversee safety for these pilot projects.
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