Flying Cars Wanted: FAA Seeks Proposals for eVTOL Future
Published Date: 12/23/2025
Notice
Summary
The FAA is extending the deadline for local and state governments to submit proposals for the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration Pilot Program. This program supports testing new flying taxi and drone technologies to improve transportation. If you’re part of a government group interested in flying cars or drones, now’s your chance to join and help shape the future of flight!
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Submission Deadline Extended for Governments
The FAA changed the submission instructions that had required proposals from State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) governments to be received no later than 3 p.m. ET on December 11, 2025. Instead, SLTT governments must now submit proposals in accordance with the dates listed in the Solicitation Information Request (SIR) posted to sam.gov.
eVTOL/AAM Pilot Program Established
The FAA announced establishment of the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration Pilot Program and issued a Request for Proposals in a notice initially published September 16, 2025. The program supports testing new flying taxi and drone technologies and invites SLTT governments to submit proposals to participate.
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