Is Advanced Air Mobility's Progress Being Thwarted?

Industry seeks to define America's leadership role in an important aviation frontier.

Jack Daleo

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 09:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The U.S. advanced air mobility (AAM) industry is strongly urging Congress and regulators to accelerate the pace of policy and rule-making, arguing that current slow progress is hindering growth and innovation.
While acknowledging recent legislative steps, industry leaders express significant dissatisfaction with the regulatory speed, fearing the U.S. is rapidly falling behind global competitors such as China and the United Arab Emirates.
Stakeholders emphasize the "national imperative" of AAM, advocating for swift regulatory action and increased FAA resources to ensure the U.S. maintains its leadership in developing and standardizing this critical emerging technology.

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About 200 movers and shakers in the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry gathered at Honeywell’s Capitol Hill office in Washington, D.C., with a message to Congress: You are standing between the country and progress.

The September event marked the aerospace and defense giant’s third annual AAM Summit, and according to David Shilliday, vice president and general manager of AAM at Honeywell, the event can have a tangible impact on U.S. policy.