The Future Has Arrived: ‘Flying Cars’ Set to Be Seen In US Skies This Year

As early as June, a new generation of aircraft will begin appearing in American airspace as part of a major federal pilot program, according to the US Department of Transportation. The initiative will allow companies developing electric air taxis to begin real-world testing across multiple states, marking one of the most significant steps yet toward a new era of urban air mobility.

While commercial services are still a few years away, the coming trials will see these aircraft move beyond demonstration flights and into operational environments. Regulators, engineers, and transport planners will begin testing how they could safely integrate into busy skies. In other word...