The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has released the first set of topic papers from its advanced air mobility (AAM) multistate collaborative project. Outlined in the papers, which are hosted on the collaborative project’s website, is how 36 states across the U.S. can support the integration of AAM into the National Airspace System through infrastructure planning, policy alignment, and coordination with the FAA.
Formed in 2023 with an initial summit near Washington Dulles International Airport, the Advanced Air Mobility Multistate Collaborative (AAMMC) group grew from a handful of participants into a nationally recognized forum. “A small gathering of eight to 10 states in that initial summit has evolved and strengthened,” said Virginia Department of Aviation director Greg Campbell, “representing 36 states participating in the AAMMC, which is now nationally recognized for its constructive collaboration.”
Board chair Martin Blake described the joint approach as an indication of NASAO’s unique role, saying the group’s ability to channel ideas from across more than 36 states and industry partners “slices a huge challenge into manageable tasks with the states working together in partnership with [the] FAA and each other.”
NASAO president Gregory Pecoraro added that it was “critical for them to produce these topic papers at this moment and invite a conversation with the FAA and the industry.” Participation is open to all state aviation agencies, with private sector stakeholders able to contribute expertise.
Four themes are addressed in the August 2025 papers: an overview of states’ roles in AAM, opportunities to utilize GA airports, considerations for physical and digital infrastructure, and the need for policy harmonization across state lines. Each paper stresses that while the FAA retains national authority over certification and operations, state governments will play a decisive role in ground-based planning, infrastructure, and funding to enable safe, scalable AAM services.