justme +FollowFlying taxis are no longer science fiction — they're coming to American skies this summer. The US Department of Transportation and the FAA have approved eight electric air taxi programs to operate across 26 states, with flights expected to begin as early as summer 2026. This is part of the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, launched under a 2025 executive order to fast-track next-generation aircraft into real airspace. Companies like Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies, and Wisk Aero are all part of the program. These electric aircraft are quiet, fast, and designed for short urban trips — think city center to airport in under 15 minutes. What makes this historic is that these aircraft are cleared to carry passengers and even generate revenue before completing full FAA type certification — a first in US aviation history. The air taxi era is officially here. Sources: DOT/FAA Announcement March 9, 2026 | New Atlas | ZME Science | Flying Magazine #FlyingTaxis #eVTOL #FutureOfTransport #AirTaxi #Aviation 📸 Photo: AI Generated / Representative Purpose Only01Share
