The Federal Aviation Administration has pushed back the deadline for industry to respond to a Screening Information Request (SIR) for the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) and Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) to January 2, 2026 at 3:00pm ET.
According to the SIR, published on the US government’s sam.gov website:
“This SIR is seeking Offerors who can deliver successful outcomes by working cooperatively with a range of entities, which will accelerate these projects consistent with the high safety standards that the public expects from the aviation industry. These projects, once successful, are expected to deliver substantial data and lessons learned to inform the broader regulatory framework that will support and oversee the AAM sector.
“The focus of this pilot program will be achieving ambitious national objectives in core areas that are in the public interest. Operations that are envisioned include piloted and unmanned approaches to:
- Air Taxis: Short range, on demand flying eVTOLs connecting to ground transport, demonstrating reduced noise impacts.
- Longer-range, fixed wing flights moving people in new forms of advanced regional aircraft with capabilities such as short takeoff and landing that could unlock new and more economically viable possibilities in air travel.
- Cargo: Using novel aircraft, including potentially fixed wing aircraft, to provide cargo services.
- Logistics and supply: Demonstrating new airlift and emergency management services, such as eVTOL operations for servicing energy facilities off-shore and improving medical transport capabilities with lower costs and impacts on local communities.
- Increasing Automation Safety: Demonstrating safe integration of aircraft with a range of automation technologies designed to enhance safety and/or efficiency in AAM operations.
“The FAA intends to competitively award at least five (5) Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) with SLTTs in accordance with the EO under this SIR. The FAA reserves the right to execute additional OTAs if resources permit (49 U.S.C. § 106(l)). The Government will make OTA awards to the Offeror’s determined to best meet the Executive Order selection criteria which are included in this SIR and reflected in the evaluation of the proposals.”
For more information
https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1f3e28e7368247139946e7003b2a3fa6/view
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