Senate Passes Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act

The bill is aimed at helping the federal government bolster the AAM industry.

Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 03:23 PM ET

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Before the bill can be sent to the White House, differences must be settled between this bill and the U.S. House of Representatives’ companion bill. [File Photo: Adobe Stock]

Key Takeaways:

The U.S. Senate passed the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act (S.516) to improve federal engagement in the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector.
The act authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to establish an interagency working group to coordinate efforts and advise the government on AAM's economic opportunities, security risks, and infrastructure.
The legislation, introduced by Senators Moran and Sinema, has bipartisan support but requires reconciliation with a companion House bill (H.R. 1339) before becoming law.
Industry groups like the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) applaud the move, emphasizing its importance for AAM development, job creation, and economic growth.

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The U.S. Senate has passed the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act, establishing an interagency coalition to improve federal engagement in the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector.

The act, also known as U.S. Senate Bill 516, was introduced by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., giving the Secretary of Transportation the authority to create an interagency working group to coordinate efforts to bolster the AAM industry. It passed a Senate vote Monday.