U.S.: Advanced Air Mobility

The comment period was extended from July 17 to August 16 on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) notice seeking public input on the development of a national strategy for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), an emerging field in which novel aircraft—typically incorporating electric and hybrid-electric propulsion with vertical or short takeoff and landing capability—could provide new levels of accessibility, convenience, and connectivity for people and cargo. The DOT primarily seeks information regarding: what should be addressed in the AAM national strategy; what are existing barriers to the success of AAM implementation; and what steps should the federal government focus on in the short (two to three years), medium (four to eight years), and long term (more than eight years to maximize the potential for successful AAM operations. Comments are now due August 16.