_Incident · Regulatory action_

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

Canonical ID: `be883de4-8598-4f37-91ce-ab0670a144be`

- **Occurred:** 2026-03-09
- **Kind:** `regulatory_action`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Joby Aviation](/companies/joby-aviation.md) (id: `b838c714-d7aa-4e4d-bcd7-5e4982724502`)

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](/companies/joby-aviation.md), Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies, and Wisk will test eVTOL operations before full regulatory certification, with operations expected to begin by summer 2026.

## Sources (2)

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

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-08-03 · agent:recon

## Common questions

### 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.

### When did this incident occur?

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.

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

The incident is recorded as involving Joby Aviation on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

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

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of FAA unveils eight AAM eVTOL integration pilot projects spanning 26 states, allowing Joby, Archer, Beta, and Wisk to begin operations by summer 2026?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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