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Electric air taxis are about to take flight in 26 states
Publisher description: The federal government has selected eight proposals to test electric aircraft across 26 states.
TechCrunch | Mar 9, 2026 | Kirsten Korosec
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved eight pilot programs that will allow a handful of companies, including Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies, Joby Aviation, and Wisk to start widespread electric aircraft testing as early as this summer. Numerous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) companies have emerged in recent years with promises of launching urban air taxis and other regional electric aircraft. The projects cover several applications of electric aircraft, including urban air taxis and regional flight.
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