Pennsylvania state senator Marty Flynn (D) has re-introduced legislation to legalize flying cars in the state and allow drivers to use them along roadways and in the air.
Flynn first introduced this legislation in the state’s previous legislative session, where it failed to pass. But in a January memo announcing his intent to reintroduce the legislation, Flynn sought co-sponsors to make Pennsylvania “one of the first states to introduce this revolutionary technology.”
He wrote that though the implications of innovations in urban and rural aviation may not be “fully realized,” there was a “significant need” for legislation that laid the groundwork for these technologies.
Across the nation, advanced air mobility — a rapidly evolving sector within aviation that encompasses a range of innovative aircraft, technologies, and infrastructure — has the potential to generate new revolutionary transportation options and transform how people access essential services, like emergency and medical services, goods, and mobility across urban, rural, and regional communities,” Flynn wrote.
“As technology continues to advance, the integration of these types of vehicles requires forward-thinking legislation that addresses operating and equipment requirements,” he said.
Flynn’s memo also notes that “key regulations” would outline how operators could register these vehicles within the state, “ensuring that roadable aircraft – despite their dual capabilities – are integrated safely into existing traffic systems without causing disruptions or safety hazards.”
Only two states have so far recognized flying cars as legal vehicles: Minnesota and New Hampshire. Though Florida has not officially introduced legislation to do so, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and the state’s Department of Transportation are pushing for the use of flying vehicles in the state as early as the end of next year.
Companies manufacturing flying vehicles, such as Archer Aviation, also hope to make the widespread use of flying vehicles a reality in the U.S. in the coming years. President Trump has also expressed support for flying cars. In a June executive order, Trump ordered the creation of a pilot testing program for flying cars and other vehicles.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the creation of the pilot program in August.
“The next great technological revolution in aviation is here,” Duffy said in a statement accompanying the release. “The United States will lead the way, and doing so will cement America’s status as a global leader in transportation innovation.”
