An air taxi manufactured by Joby Aviation goes for a test flight. [Credit: Joby Aviation]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA has released Version 2.0 of its Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Concept of Operations (ConOps), a blueprint for integrating air taxis and other advanced air mobility (AAM) services into the national airspace.
The blueprint outlines a "crawl-then-walk" phased approach, detailing initial, midterm, and mature stages of operations, which will gradually introduce dedicated UAM corridors and increased automation.
This document serves as a framework for policymakers, FAA, NASA, and industry partners to guide research and decision-making towards the safe development and certification of AAM.
While providing clearer regulations, the commercialization of air taxis is still projected to be several years away, with companies targeting around 2025 for initial services.
The commercialization of air taxis and other advanced air mobility (AAM) services just moved one step closer to reality.
The FAA on Wednesday released a new blueprint charting the future of the national airspace system (NAS) integration, focusing heavily on how air taxis and other technologies can operate in urban areas.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
