Tampa, FL – Florida officials say the state is preparing to test a new type of air transportation that could significantly shorten travel times across the Tampa Bay region.
Federal transportation officials recently approved Florida to participate in a national initiative focused on testing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, commonly referred to as flying taxis.
The program is designed to evaluate how the aircraft can safely operate within existing airspace while exploring future commercial use. Testing could begin as early as the summer of 2026…