{"id":2057379,"date":"2023-10-05T22:15:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T02:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-admin-biden-admin-deliberately-delaying-plan-to-allow-flying-vehicles-to-spotlight-france\/"},"modified":"2023-10-05T22:18:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T02:18:01","slug":"desantis-admin-biden-admin-deliberately-delaying-plan-to-allow-flying-vehicles-to-spotlight-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-admin-biden-admin-deliberately-delaying-plan-to-allow-flying-vehicles-to-spotlight-france\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis accuses Biden of intentionally stalling flying vehicle plan to favor France."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-admin-biden-admin-deliberately-delaying-plan-to-allow-flying-vehicles-to-spotlight-france%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2057379&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Florida \u200dGovernor Ron DeSantis\u2064 Takes Aim at Biden Administration&#8217;s Slow Progress on Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft<\/h2>\n<p>In a bold move, Florida Governor Ron\u200b DeSantis and his administration have called out the Biden administration for dragging their feet on a plan to\u200d introduce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/united-airlines-aims-to-launch-flying-taxi-service-in-chicago-by-2025\/\" title=\"United Airlines aims to launch flying taxi service in Chicago by 2025\">electric vertical takeoff<\/a> and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, including &#8220;flying cars.&#8221; Instead, they \u200daccuse the administration of allowing France \u200dto take the lead\u200c in this innovative sector.<\/p>\n<h3>Florida&#8217;s Commitment to\u200c Transportation \u200dInnovation<\/h3>\n<p>Jared W. Perdue, P.E., Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT),\u2064 proudly\u2064 states that Florida is dedicated to attracting and implementing \u2063cutting-edge solutions to \u200benhance\u2063 their\u2064 transportation system. Recognizing the crucial role \u2062of\u2063 infrastructure \u200cin economic \u200dgrowth,\u200b Governor DeSantis has spearheaded record\u2063 investments in transportation to support Florida&#8217;s rapid expansion.<\/p>\n<p>Perdue emphasizes the importance of\u200c keeping Florida&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-admin-biden-admin-deliberately-delaying-plan-to-allow-flying-vehicles-to-spotlight-france\/\" title=\"DeSantis accuses Biden of intentionally stalling flying vehicle plan to favor France.\">supply chain \u200bmoving smoothly<\/a>\u2064 to accommodate the\u2063 state&#8217;s 23 million residents and 137 million annual\u200d visitors. The FDOT is actively seeking new opportunities to achieve this goal.<\/p>\n<h3>Florida&#8217;s Early Interest in Advanced Air Mobility<\/h3>\n<p>The letter highlights \u200bFlorida&#8217;s early engagement with \u200dAdvanced Air Mobility (AAM) \u2064systems, a sector of the aerospace industry focused \u2062on integrating highly automated aircraft into the \u200bNational Airspace System (NAS). These systems \u2063utilize eVTOL aircraft to \u2063transport people, goods, and provide services.<\/p>\n<p>Florida has assembled a group of over 50 stakeholders to determine how AAM can be effectively utilized within the \u2063state. Last month, \u200bthey \u200creleased\u2063 a comprehensive report\u200b detailing their efforts and preparing public and \u200cprivate sector partners\u2063 to embrace\u2063 AAM once the technology is ready.<\/p>\n<h3>FAA&#8217;s Delay \u2062and France&#8217;s Advantage<\/h3>\n<p>However, the \u2062letter expresses frustration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for causing \u2062delays \u200bin implementing AAM. \u2064The FAA&#8217;s projected timeline for finalizing the system&#8217;s\u200b implementation is\u2063 2028, allowing competitors like France to showcase\u200d their technology first.<\/p>\n<p>Perdue questions\u2063 whether this delay is intentional, suggesting\u200b that the \u2062Biden administration may\u200b be granting France the spotlight by deploying this cutting-edge technology at the 2024 \u200bSummer Olympics. He \u200ccriticizes the \u2062FAA&#8217;s lack of urgency \u200con the matter.<\/p>\n<p>Perdue emphasizes the importance of the United States leading the way in developing AAM technologies and\u200c warns that it won&#8217;t happen if the Biden administration continues to\u2062 procrastinate.<\/p>\n<p>The letter includes a comprehensive\u200c report on Florida&#8217;s plan\u200c to integrate\u2062 AAM, which the DeSantis administration finalized over the summer. It calls for several steps in the plan to have already been launched.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\">CLICK HERE TO GET \u2063THE DAILY WIRE APP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How is the Biden \u200badministration&#8217;s slow progress on\u2063 eVTOL technology hindering Florida&#8217;s \u200dability to secure its position as a transportation innovation leader?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Transportation system at the forefront of innovation. He explains that\u2062 eVTOL aircraft, also known as flying cars, have the potential to revolutionize transportation by offering faster and \u2063more\u200b efficient travel \u200doptions. These aircraft can bypass traffic congestion \u200dand greatly reduce travel time, improving mobility and productivity for\u2063 Floridians and visitors\u2064 alike.<\/p>\n<h3>The\u200d Biden Administration&#8217;s Slow \u2062Progress<\/h3>\n<p>Despite the promise of eVTOL technology, the \u2062Biden administration has been slow in advancing its implementation. Governor DeSantis and his administration are concerned \u2063that this delay will hinder Florida&#8217;s ability \u200bto secure its position as a leader in transportation innovation. \u200bThey believe that \u2064by allowing France to take the lead, the \u2062United States is forfeiting an opportunity to create new jobs and \u2064boost the economy.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary\u200c Perdue points out that multiple companies, both domestic \u2064and international, have already demonstrated successful eVTOL flights. These companies are investing heavily in research and development and\u200b have\u200b the \u2062potential to bring this technology to market in the near future. However, without government support\u200d and collaboration, the progress is hindered,\u2063 and the United States risks falling behind in the\u200d race for\u2063 transportation innovation.<\/p>\n<h3>Ron \u2063DeSantis&#8217; Call to Action<\/h3>\n<p>Governor DeSantis and his administration are demanding that the Biden administration prioritize the advancement of eVTOL technology. They urge the federal government to invest \u200bin \u200dresearch \u2062and development, provide regulatory support, and\u200d actively collaborate with private companies to\u200b accelerate \u2062the development and deployment of these aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>Florida,\u200b with its favorable weather conditions and growing population, is \u200ban ideal \u2063place for eVTOL technology to thrive. Governor \u2064DeSantis\u2063 believes that by embracing and supporting\u2062 this innovation, Florida can \u200dattract major \u200ccompanies \u2064and talent from around the\u2062 world, creating a thriving ecosystem of \u2063research, \u2063development, \u2064manufacturing, and operations.<\/p>\n<h3>The \u200dBenefits \u200dof eVTOL Technology<\/h3>\n<p>The potential benefits of eVTOL\u2063 aircraft extend beyond\u2062 mere convenience. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/electric-cars-are-not-zero-emission-vehicles\/\" title=\"Electric Cars Are Not \u201cZero-Emission Vehicles\u201d\">electric vehicles produce<\/a> zero emissions, contributing \u200bto the fight against climate change\u2063 and improving air \u200bquality. \u2064Additionally, eVTOL technology\u200c has the potential \u200dto ease traffic congestion and reduce the reliance on traditional road networks, leading \u200cto more efficient transportation systems and safer roads.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, eVTOL aircraft could reshape the way emergency services operate. Their ability to \u200bquickly and efficiently transport medical professionals and supplies to \u200dremote\u200d or disaster-stricken\u200b areas \u200bcould save countless\u200d lives in critical situations.<\/p>\n<h3>The Path Forward<\/h3>\n<p>Governor\u2064 DeSantis&#8217; bold stance\u2063 on eVTOL technology\u2063 reflects the \u200curgency and \u200bimportance of embracing new transportation solutions.\u200c While \u200bthe \u200dBiden administration may have \u200dits reasons for the slow progress, it is imperative \u2064that the United\u200d States does not lag behind other nations in this transformative field.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s commitment to transportation innovation \u2063and Governor DeSantis&#8217; call\u200b to action send a clear\u200c message: it is time for the\u2063 federal government to\u200d support and lead in\u200d the \u200bdevelopment of eVTOL\u2063 technology. \u200cBy doing so, the United States can secure its position as a global leader in transportation innovation,\u200c create new jobs, and improve the lives of its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>As Governor DeSantis and his \u2064administration advocate for progress, \u200cit is\u200c time for the\u200d Biden administration to \u2064listen\u200b and take action. The\u200d future of transportation is upon us,\u200c and it is imperative that\u2063 the United\u2062 States seizes the opportunity to shape it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis accused the Biden administration of deliberately delaying the approval of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, including &#8220;flying cars.&#8221; In a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, DeSantis highlighted the administration&#8217;s preference for France over American innovation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2057380,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2057379","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2057379","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2057379"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2057379\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2057380"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2057379"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2057379"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2057379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}