The U.S. government is laying the groundwork to enable electric aircraft that take off and land vertically, or eVTOLs, to operate in its airspace.
Beginning this summer, in programs spanning 26 states, partners will test next-generation aircraft, the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday. Areas covered by the pilot programs include:
-Offshore and energy-sector transportation
-Urban air taxi services
-Regional passenger transportation (including short takeoff and landing aircraft)
-Cargo and logistics networks
-Emergency medical response operations
-Autonomous flight technologies
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