“飞行汽车”今夏将翱翔美国天空

Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft — often labeled “flying cars” in popular headlines — are set to begin limited operations across parts of the United States this summer under a new federal pilot program. The initiative, announced by the federal government, aims to accelerate real-world testing of ultralight vehicles and passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft, even as full Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification processes remain underway. The program will span eight U.S. regions and focus on evaluating quieter, lower-emission electric air taxis capable of transporting both passengers and cargo. Officials describe the effort as a structured test phase designed to gather operational data, refine safety protocols, and integrate next-generation aircraft into existing airspace systems. …