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U.S. eVTOL Start-ups Join White House Pilot Program

Joby, Archer, and Beta responded to a request for proposals

Joby eVTOL — Joby is among the leading U.S. eVTOL start-ups that have announced plans to participate in the White House's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. © Joby Aviation

By Hanneke Weitering • Science & Technology Editor

September 15, 2025

Several leading U.S. eVTOL aircraft manufacturers have declared their intentions to participate in the White House’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program since a request for proposals appeared in the Federal Register on September 12. Joby Aviation, Beta Technologies, and Archer Aviation were all quick to announce their participation in the program, which aims to accelerate the deployment of eVTOL operations in the U.S.

“This pilot program gives us another opportunity to advance the Administration’s plan to accelerate safe eVTOL and advanced air mobility (AAM) operations across the United States,” said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. “We will take the lessons learned from these projects to enable safe, scalable AAM operations nationwide.”

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