Trump's Executive Order to Make Flying Cars a Reality

On the heels of President Trump's recent executive order, we explore the fast-emerging world of flying cars, or eVTOLs, as companies like Joby Aviation and Pivotal race to bring personal air travel to life. Joby is working toward FAA certification for air-taxi services in cities, with plans to launch in 2026, while Pivotal is focused on lightweight, personal aircraft for consumers, public safety, and defense. Despite regulatory and technological hurdles—especially around batteries and infrastructure — the hope is to make flying as accessible as and more efficient than driving. (Source: Bloomberg)

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