https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/electric-air-taxis-get-the-green-light-for-test-flights-in-texasContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/electric-air-taxis-get-the-green-light-for-test-flights-in-texashttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/electric-air-taxis-get-the-green-light-for-test-flights-in-texas#u66908Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:40:08 +0000Electric air taxis have officially taken flight in Texas, launching a federal pilot program designed to test the future of urban aviation. Joby Aviation initiated flights across North Texas to mark the start of the three-year initiative. Meanwhile, companies including Archer and BETA are planning to introduce air taxi charging infrastructure to support these operations, and Merlin demonstrated autonomous flight capabilities at the kickoff event. Federal and state transportation officials celebrated the rollout, which aims to evaluate how vertical takeoff and landing aircraft can integrate into