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FAA Launches eVTOL Pilot Program as Archer and Joby Sign On

The three-year FAA effort will pick at least five public–private trials from proposals due December 11 to generate data for future rules.

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Overview

  • Backed by Executive Order 14307, the FAA’s eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program is now underway as a national testbed.
  • The Department of Transportation and FAA plan to select at least five projects from submissions due December 11, 2025, with operations beginning after agreements are signed.
  • Pilot activities are designed to allow limited, supervised operations before full type certification to collect safety, performance, and public-acceptance data.
  • Archer intends to use its Midnight aircraft with United Airlines and city partners, while Joby plans to bring partnerships in Texas, Florida, and New York after extensive flight testing.
  • Airports are preparing for integration, with Orlando International completing a three-day simulation at the FAA’s tech center to study eVTOL impacts on airport operations.