The American Association of Airport Executives\u2019 (AAAE)\nAirport Consortium on Customer Trust (ACT) Program is making available new,\nin-depth analysis examining the operational impact of Advanced Air Mobility\n(AAM) on airports of all sizes and future considerations to fully capitalize on\nthis emerging technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ACT Working Group on AAM includes members from airports\nand representation from the electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL)\nindustry. This new research evaluated airport locations as case studies and\naddressed airspace, operations, airport land availability, electrical capacity,\nand lease considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
eVTOL manufacturers expect their products to be less\nexpensive to operate than helicopters and have a smaller noise footprint. With\ndemand for these vehicles expected to be high, Fortune 100 companies and major\nair carriers have placed advance orders for eVTOLS. Airports are analyzing how\nto prepare for this future technology at scale, working closely with the ACT\nProgram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have put together a detailed analysis on what the future\nholds for U.S. airports as the AAM industry moves forward,\u201d said Judy Ross\nA.A.E., assistant director of aviation at San Jose Norman Y. Mineta\nInternational Airport. \u201cThis research provides the foundation for the\nintroduction of eVTOLs at our airports.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Max Fenkell, policy and government affairs lead for Joby\nAviation, an eVTOL manufacturer, added, “Joby Aviation is pleased to work\nwith AAAE on this critical work, which demonstrates a practical path to\nintegrating eVTOL aircraft into airport environments. Recognizing the unique\ncharacteristics of each airport is central to unlocking the significant\nopportunity offered by Advanced Air Mobility.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJviation is honored to partner with AAAE, airports, and\neVTOL manufacturers on the ACT AAM Working Group to produce the ACT Advanced\nAir Mobility White Paper,\u201d said JD Ingram, principal of Jviation, Inc., a\nWoolpert Company. \u201cWe\u2019re confident that our research and use cases will help\npave the way for airports to integrate AAM and eVTOL services into their\nexisting transportation infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the development of the eVTOL market emerges, the ACT AAM\nWorking Group will continue to evaluate use cases, create pilot programs, and\nassess the operational impact on airports. Additionally, ACT will provide\nguidance on key considerations for airport operators and others interested in\nmaking the promise of AAM a reality, including power infrastructure, safety and\nsecurity, revenue generation, federal regulations, and space requirements, all\nof which will evolve as manufacturers and operators go to market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n