# 26 States to Begin Electric Aircraft Trials This Summer

> In a landmark moment for aviation innovation, the U. S. Transportation Department (DOT) on Monday announced 26 states to lead expanded, real-world testing of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis,…

- **Source:** [Flyingmag](https://www.flyingmag.com/26-states-electric-aircraft-trials-summer/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a384648e8976fcb37ce003e)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Planes
- **Tags:** #aircraft #electric #states #aviation #begin #landing #summer #takeoff
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