Electric Air Taxis Testing in 26 States

Electric Air Taxis Testing in 26 States

Source: Federal Aviation Administration

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has chosen eight proposals to test electric aircraft as part of the Electric Propulsion Innovation Hub (EPI Hub) initiative. The program aims to advance the development of electric aircraft and reduce emissions. The selected proposals will conduct testing across 26 states.


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The launch follows a familiar script.

The FAA’s Electric Propulsion Innovation Hub (EPI Hub) initiative is the latest attempt to make electric flight a reality. Eight proposals will test electric aircraft across 26 states. Because what the aviation industry really needed was another “hub” to make it sound innovative.


Author: Evan Null