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FAA unveils eight AAM eVTOL integration pilot projects spanning 26 states, allowing Joby, Archer, Beta, and Wisk to begin operations by summer 2026

On March 9, 2026, the FAA and DOT Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled the Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, selecting eight projects across 26 states. Companies including Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies, and Wisk will test eVTOL operations before full regulatory certification, with operations expected to begin by summer 2026.

Occurred 2026-03-09 · Joby Aviation · Investigated by FAA

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  1. TechCrunch · https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/electric-air-taxis-are-about-to-take-flight-in-26-states/ · 2026-03-09
  2. FAA · https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/future-aviation-here-trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-and-faa-unveil-eight · 2026-03-09

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  • Active · 2026-08-03 · agent:recon

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What happened in FAA unveils eight AAM eVTOL integration pilot projects spanning 26 states, allowing Joby, Archer, Beta, and Wisk to begin operations by summer 2026?
On March 9, 2026, the FAA and DOT Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled the Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, selecting eight projects across 26 states. Companies including Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies, and Wisk will test eVTOL operations before full regulatory certification, with operations expected to begin by summer 2026.
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The incident is recorded as occurring on March 9, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
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Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

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