Government Executive
Chris Teale
09 Dec 2025
Advanced air mobility (AAM) promises air taxis, delivery planes and others in the nation’s skies. Leaders said while the FAA must lead on airspace management, it must listen to those on the ground.
Air taxi company Archer recently announced plans for an air taxi network in Miami, and said it would be the official air taxi partner for Los Angeles ahead of launching planned flights before the 2028 Olympic Games. Meanwhile, Joby Aviation announced in September it would bring air mobility services to the Uber app and pledged to do so as soon as next year.
And the federal government has looked to boost the burgeoning technology, which futuristically envisions riders being able to hail an electric vertical takeoff and landing — known as eVTOL — vehicles that can fly them between various hubs, including airports. In September, the Federal Aviation Administration announced a pilot program to build public-private partnerships with state and local governments and businesses to develop regulations and other frameworks for safe operation of the vehicles...
