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Florida Selected for Federal Electric Air Taxi Program: St. Petersburg Eyes Vertiports, Flight Corridors

Florida, including St. Petersburg, is set to lead the nation in electric air taxi testing, with operations potentially starting by summer 2026. Major companies like Archer Aviation, Joby Aviation, and BETA Technologies are involved. Testing will cover passenger trips, cargo delivery, automation, and medical flights. St. Petersburg plans to build vertiports, charging spots, and a flight corridor to Tampa International Airport, potentially reducing travel time across Tampa Bay. However, challenges remain, including picking vertiport spots, funding chargers, managing noise, and getting full certifications.

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