Joby and Archer join FAA's eVTOL pilot testing program

Core Points - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching a pilot program to accelerate the deployment of air taxis, with participation from Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation [1][2] - The program aims to establish at least five projects through public-private partnerships to ensure the safe use of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft [1] - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized that this initiative marks a significant technological revolution in aviation, positioning the U.S. as a leader in transportation innovation [2] Company Involvement - Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation are key players in the eVTOL sector and have seen their shares rise following the announcement of the FAA's pilot program [1] - Archer anticipates that supervised trials could commence in the U.S. as early as next year, prior to FAA certification [2] - Joby is scheduled to begin FAA flight testing in early next year, indicating a proactive approach to regulatory compliance and market entry [2]