Unpacking the AAM National Strategy

Transportation Department unveils roadmap for integrating electric propulsion, powered-lift, autonomy, and other aviation technologies.

Jack Daleo

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 07:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces the Advanced Air Mobility National Strategy. [Credit: C-SPAN]

Key Takeaways:

The U.S. Department of Transportation launched a 10-year AAM National Strategy, a comprehensive blueprint for safely integrating advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft into the national airspace and securing U.S. leadership in the industry.
The strategy, a top White House priority, is structured around six pillars—including automation, infrastructure, and workforce development—with recommendations aimed at modernizing airspace, repurposing infrastructure, and fostering a domestic AAM talent pipeline.
Supported by the industry, the strategy will be informed by the upcoming eVTOL and AAM Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), which will evaluate real-world AAM operations to guide its execution and scaling.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Wednesday unveiled a roadmap intended to usher in a new generation of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) air taxis, autonomous cargo aircraft, electric airliners, and other advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau, and Michael Kratzios, President Donald Trump’s chief science and technology policy adviser, were among federal officials present for the rollout of the AAM National Strategy.