Sudden Surge Across the Board! Major Move by the U.S. Announced, Related to Low-Altitude Economy!

On September 12, Eastern Time, the U.S. government announced the launch of a new pilot program aimed at promoting the safe operation of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL). Stimulated by this, during the trading session that day, eVTOL concept stocks surged across the board, with Joby Aviation's stock price soaring over 11% at one point.

Currently, the eVTOL sector is receiving unprecedented attention. According to statistics released by the Vertical Flight Society (VFS), there are currently over 1,000 eVTOL research and development projects globally. Morgan Stanley once reported that the global eVTOL market is expected to reach a total size of $1.5 trillion by 2040.

On September 12, Eastern Time, the Trump administration announced the launch of a new pilot program to accelerate the deployment of "air taxis." As companies continue to break through regulatory barriers for aerial mobility, the U.S. government hopes to promote industry implementation through this initiative.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that the program will include at least five demonstration projects involving collaboration between state and local governments and private enterprises, aimed at promoting the safe operation of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL).

Currently, major air taxi companies are racing to obtain regulatory approval and promote commercialization to meet the growing demand for faster and more sustainable urban transportation. They claim that eVTOLs can achieve vertical takeoff and landing, transporting passengers to airports or for short urban commutes, helping travelers avoid ground traffic congestion.

U.S. President Trump had issued an executive order in June directing the creation of this program, intending to position the United States at the forefront of this field. Meanwhile, several countries, including India and the United Arab Emirates, are also accelerating the deployment of eVTOLs, with such aircraft potentially starting to carry paying passengers as early as next year.