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 (DOT) unveiled a 10-year AAM National Strategy and Comprehensive Plan to integrate advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, such as air taxis and cargo drones, into the national airspace.
The strategy aims to establish the U.S. as a global leader in AAM innovation, emphasizing national competitiveness and expanding efficient access for people and packages, including to underserved areas.
It outlines recommendations across six core pillars—including automation, airspace modernization, infrastructure repurposing, and workforce development—to safely scale AAM operations.
The plan supports practical initiatives like the eVTOL and AAM Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) for real-world testing, which will gather data to guide future development and certification of these aircraft.

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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.