The State of Ohio has submitted a comprehensive proposal to the Federal Aviation Administration’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), leading a coalition that includes JobsOhio, BETA Technologies, Joby Aviation, NEOEx, and the states of Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky, is offering the FAA a ready-to-launch programme backed by more than $1.2bn in existing advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure, certified propeller technology, and a proven multistate coordination framework.

The proposal directly responds to the eIPP objectives outlined in the US president’s Executive Order 14307, Unleashing American Drone Dominance, by demonstrating how advanced air mobility can deliver immediate operational benefits while establishing scalable standards for national deployment.

Ohio’s proposal leverages cutting-edge aviation technology to create a faster, smarter, and more dependable alternative to ground and charter transport – solving a national challenge with a proven, scalable model. BETA’s electric aircraft would deliver routine and just-in-time medical cargo for DHL Supply Chain between Indianapolis, Columbus, and Akron.

“Critical medical transport is what our aircraft was built to do,” said Kristen Costello, head of government and regulatory affairs at BETA Technologies. “It increases reliability while lowering costs, which ultimately translates to greater access for important, time-sensitive transport. Over the past few years, we have worked with partners across Ohio and Michigan to begin installing infrastructure and preparing for AAM operations. The eIPP is a huge step forward, showcasing how this technology can expand access and benefit communities.”

NEOEx’s hydrogen hybrid uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) would make deliveries on shorter regional legs between medical facilities in Ohio and Michigan. Joby will leverage its advanced flight capabilities – including its Superpilot autonomous flight technology – to support long-distance medical transport and work to address the region’s most critical, time-sensitive needs.

“Joby is proud to partner with the State of Ohio on its application to leverage our advanced air mobility technology for lifesaving healthcare logistics,” said JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby Aviation. “The national momentum created by the eIPP and global demand for advanced air mobility is exactly why we are doubling our US manufacturing capacity – supported in part by our growing Ohio team – to deliver real-world operations that solve daily transportation challenges for American communities.”

Joby will leverage its advanced flight capabilities to support long-distance medical transport