A three-year pilot program has been launched to test electric air taxis. The program, called Project Nexus, aims to explore the use of highly automated aircraft for carrying cargo and passengers. Electric aircraft being tested combine characteristics of airplanes, drones, and helicopters, representing a new form of aviation technology.

National and local leaders have come together to support the project, with Texas leading a multistate effort. The project has garnered excitement, with some comparing it to a futuristic era. Further details about the program and its goals are available.

The program's launch was marked by celebration and comments from leaders, including a senator and the director of an aviation division.