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September 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a new pilot program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to accelerate the deployment of advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicles. These new technologies have the potential to transform aviation, including expanding connectivity to rural American communities, reducing road congestion in urban areas, and enhancing emergency services or medical transport. The action follows President Trump’s executive order to unleash American drone dominance.
The pilot program, known as the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), will form Public-Private Partnerships with State and local government entities and private sector companies to develop new frameworks and regulations for enabling safe operations.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a new pilot program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to accelerate the deployment of advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicles. These new technologies have the potential to transform aviation, including expanding connectivity to rural American communities, reducing road congestion in urban areas, and enhancing emergency services or medical transport. The action follows President Trump’s executive order to unleash American drone dominance.
The pilot program, known as the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), will form Public-Private Partnerships with State and local government entities and private sector companies to develop new frameworks and regulations for enabling safe operations.
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