Regulations and Government
DOT Selects Eight Projects for AAM Integration Trials
Archer, Wisk, Beta, Joby, and others to take part in nationwide trials
Joby eVTOL at Dubai Airshow
Joby's four-passenger eVTOL got a lot of attention when it appeared in the Dubai Airshow's daily flying display. © AIN/David McIntosh

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) rolled out its highly anticipated advanced air mobility (AAM) integration program on March 9, announcing the selection of eight projects that will include trials throughout the country with several major AAM developers.

Unveiled in June as part of the “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” executive order, the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) is intended to set the foundation for the safe operation of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and other AAM vehicles in the National Airspace System. It comes as several electric and hybrid-electric aircraft developers approach FAA type certification and get ready to launch operations.