The bill was passed by the House of Representatives, 383-41.Adobe Stock
Key Takeaways:
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation to support the emerging advanced air mobility (AAM) industry, including electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
The bill mandates the Department of Transportation to establish an interagency working group tasked with planning and coordinating federal efforts related to AAM safety, infrastructure, physical security, cybersecurity, and investment.
This legislative move underscores AAM's rapid progression from concept to reality, with the industry projected to be a $115 billion market by 2035, creating over 280,000 jobs in the U.S.
The working group's recommendations will focus on economic opportunities, potential physical and digital security risks, and infrastructure development, incorporating views from various stakeholders.
The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation aimed at supporting the emerging advanced air mobility (AAM) industry, including electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
The move by Congress is yet another sign that the industry is moving quickly from concept to reality.
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Thom is a former senior editor for FLYING. Previously, his freelance reporting appeared in aviation industry magazines. Thom also spent three decades as a TV and digital journalist at CNN’s bureaus in Washington and Atlanta, eventually specializing in aviation. He has reported from air shows in Oshkosh, Farnborough and Paris. Follow Thom on Twitter @thompatterson.
