White House and FAA open eVTOL Integration Pilot Program to trial air taxis, cargo and automation

The FAA and White House launched an eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), issuing SIR 697DCK-25-R-00445 to solicit industry proposals for piloted and unmanned air taxi, cargo and automation trials. Proposals are due via the eIPP Portal by 3:00 pm ET on December 11, 2025.

Discovered 2025-09-12T06:36:25.307782-07:00 | 2025-09-12T06:36:25.307782-07:00

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  • The program creates authorized testbeds to validate piloted, unmanned, cargo and automation operations and could help accelerate certification timelines; proposals are being solicited under SIR 697DCK-25-R-00445 and are due Dec. 11, 2025.
  • The initiative formalizes participation by OEMs, airlines and cities (Archer and United among those exploring trials), signposting near-term commercialization pilots and the need to integrate eVTOL services with existing route and booking systems: see Joby and Uber's commercial integration plans.
  • Successful trials depend on evolving airspace and airport rules (BVLOS approvals and ATC integration) and regional infrastructure planning; this aligns with recent U.S. moves to enable BVLOS operations and state-level AAM corridor studies.

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