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Embry-Riddle Partners to Prepare Cities for Self-Flying Aircraft, Air Taxis

The country’s premier aviation and aerospace academy is working with the newly formed Advanced Air Mobility Association (AAMA) to create blueprints for integration.

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Embry-Riddle faculty will provide its expertise around advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft such as electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis. [Courtesy: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has partnered with the Advanced Air Mobility Association (AAMA) to leverage its aviation expertise in accelerating the introduction of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft like eVTOLs, drones, and self-flying planes.
  • The collaboration will see AAMA utilize Embry-Riddle faculty expertise to create AAM roadmaps for U.S. cities and provide students with opportunities for project collaboration and internships.
  • AAMA's mission includes establishing "readiness laboratories" to pilot AAM ecosystems and advocating for crucial regulations on Capitol Hill, despite its leadership's ties to Embraer/Eve, it claims to operate as an agnostic entity.
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The United States’ premier aviation and aerospace academy is sharing its expertise to help usher in the era of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, including drones, self-flying planes, and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on Tuesday announced a partnership with the Advanced Air Mobility Association (AAMA), a nonprofit initiative working with the private sector, universities, government, and other stakeholders to create “road maps” for the introduction of AAM aircraft, tailored for major U.S. cities. Under the agreement, AAMA will leverage the expertise of Embry-Riddle faculty and provide students with opportunities for project collaboration, internships, and more.

Jack Daleo

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.

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