Electric air taxi plans advance in the U.S.

Electric air taxi developers Joby Aviation and Archer plan to deploy aircraft in multiple U.S. states as part of a federal pilot program to test eVTOL operations in real-world conditions. Joby Aviation was selected in five applications to begin operations across 10 states; Archer will deploy its Midnight aircraft in Texas, Florida, and New York, with flights starting in the second half of 2026. The program aims to accelerate regulatory progress and infrastructure development.