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Jetsons-esque future is go: New FAA rule opens door for U.S. air taxi operations

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Federal Aviation Administration issues new rule for electric vertical take off and landing aircraft.

The rule is the first new aircraft category in 80 years and includes emerging electric-powered air taxis.

Utah has laid its own groundwork ahead of the FAA 's regulatory update paving the way for small-scale autonomous drones that have been plying the skies since 2022 .

47 G and Project Alta officials say the evolution of drone delivery services that companies like Intermountain Health and Walmart operate in South Jordan , Herriman and Lindon to accommodate autonomous aircraft that could, say, whisk passengers from Salt Lake City International Airport to Park City .

“For several years now, Utah has talked about air mobility,” said 47 G president and CEO Aaron Starks .

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