Trump Boosts AAM, Drone Ops, With Executive Orders

Archer Aviation  Caption: The planned timespan of the Trump-directed eVTOL pilot program encompasses the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028

The planned timespan of the Trump-directed eVTOL pilot program encompasses the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

Credit: Archer Aviation
Cutting through frustration over FAA rulemaking delays, U.S. President Donald Trump on June 6 issued executive orders (EO) directing the agency to stand up an eVTOL pilot program, take immediate action to expand drone operations and counter-drone capabilities, and lift the longstanding ban on civil...
Graham Warwick

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