Florida is Partnering with the FAA on Advanced Air Mobility
By working directly with the Federal Aviation Administration, Florida is helping shape how Advanced Air Mobility is safely integrated into the U.S. airspace.
In March 2026, Florida was selected by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to participate in the electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). As one of only eight applications selected, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will collaborate with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), the FAA, industry partners, educational institutions, and subject matter experts to support the safe, deliberate integration of next-generation aircraft into the National Airspace System (NAS).
USDOT’s and FAA’s eIPP is an exclusive federal initiative focused on integrating emerging technologies like eVTOL and AAM aircraft into the NAS. The eIPP enables Florida and other awardees to work directly with the FAA to test real-world operations, validate technologies, and inform future safety standards, regulatory frameworks, and operating procedures that will apply across the nation as this new mode of transportation takes flight.
Participation in the eIPP provides Florida with the unique opportunity to contribute data, operational insight, and testing experience that will support federal decision-making, ensuring future AAM operations are introduced safely, consistently, and at scale.
Advanced Air Mobility represents a new mode of transportation that complements existing road, rail, and aviation networks in Florida. Participating in the eIPP provides Florida with a structured pathway to prepare for the future.
Through the eIPP, the purpose-built SunTrax Air facility, and Florida’s Aerial Network, FDOT and its partners will leverage research and data to:
FDOT plays a collaborative role in the eIPP by contributing real-world environments, infrastructure, and technical insight to support the development of federal rules and standards.
Florida’s eIPP focus areas include:
This deliberate, collaborative approach will help advance the future of aviation across the nation.
SunTrax Air provides the purpose-built infrastructure that supports the state’s participation in the eIPP, offering a controlled, real-world environment for advanced aviation testing and validation. This capability is reinforced by a comprehensive statewide framework that has been developed and implemented since 2021, positioning Florida to support emerging aviation technologies and inform the evolution of federal rules and standards.
