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Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) and Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Integration Pilot Program (eIPP)

Department of Transportation · FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION · Solicitation · 697DCK-25-R-00445

posted 12 September 2025 · closed 11 December 2025 · NAICS 5417 · PSC AJ11 · 6 postings

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration is soliciting offers from state, local, tribal and territorial governments to partner with private sector firms for the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) and Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). The effort aims to accelerate safe commercialization of eVTOL and other advanced air mobility aircraft, generate data and lessons learned, and demonstrate operations such as air taxis, cargo delivery, and emergency services. The notice provides only procedural details and references the attached Screening Information Request for further specifics.

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