Trump administration launches pilot program for air taxis : NPR | NYGazet

The FAA is seeking proposals for projects that will include piloted and unmanned operations with a focus on electric air taxis, also called an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

The Trump administration has unveiled a pilot program to accelerate the use of electric air taxis, a move aimed at establishing U.S. dominance in airspace technology. The Department of Transportation on Friday said the Federal Aviation Administration... [2649 chars]