New States, Aircraft Confirmed for FAA’s AAM Test Program

Flying Mag
Jack Daleo
26 May 2026

Pennsylvania will lead a consortium of 18 participants and test at least one eVTOL not previously announced.

Several states and at least one new OEM on Tuesday confirmed their participation in the FAA’s three-year, 26-state advanced air mobility (AAM) test program.

The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) in March revealed the eight lead eIPP participants but did not name all 26 states expected to host air taxi, cargo drone, and other demonstrations under the program. It said one lead agency, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), will work with 13 unnamed states to “revitalize regional flights across the country, including routes similar to those supported through the Essential Air Service program.”..

New States, Aircraft Confirmed for FAA’s AAM Test Program - Flying Mag - 26 May 2026