FAA extends deadline for proposals to eVTOL, AAM Integration Pilot Program Regulator signals continued momentum on real-world AAM integration. Proposals for the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) are now due Dec. 19, 2025, instead of the original Dec. 11 deadline. This will allow additional time for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to apply for the new program. Launched under Executive Order 14307, the eIPP supports operational demonstrations of piloted and unmanned AAM operations, including short-range air taxis and cargo delivery, through public–private partnerships focused on integration into the US National Airspace System. This program will inform FAA certification and operational procedures and build public trust through demonstrated safety and efficiency. VAI welcomes the extension and urges strong coordination between governments and industry to advance innovation while upholding rigorous safety standards.
