Trump's Push for Air Taxis: A Step Towards the Future?
Okay, so it seems like the former president, who had quite a few tech billionaires backing him, is pushing forward with some pretty ambitious tech plans. It's like we're stepping into a sci-fi movie, but maybe not the fun kind.
Air Taxis: Coming Soon?
The big news is that Trump's team is really pushing for these "Air Taxis," or what they're officially calling "Advanced Air Mobility Vehicles." Sean Duffy, the former Transportation Secretary, announced a plan to fast-track these things. The idea? A pilot program, cleverly named the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), where the government and some private companies (who exactly, we don't know yet) team up to test these vehicles. They want to see these electric aircraft being used for short trips, cargo transport, and even emergency services.
I remember hearing about flying cars since I was a kid. They never seemed realistic. The government wants to test these vehicles before they get properly certified, raising a few eyebrows. I understand the need for innovation, but safety should always come first, right? I mean, would you feel comfortable with untested aircraft flying over your house?
The government seems pretty excited. Duffy said that this will cement America’s status as a global leader in transportation innovation and create high-paying manufacturing jobs. Of course, companies are already lining up. Archer Aviation, for instance, is eager to get involved and is talking about working with airlines like United. Their goal is to show that these eVTOL operations are safe, quiet, and scalable.
Source: Gizmodo