Advanced Air Mobility Community Integration Considerations Playbook

This white paper provides an overview of planning considerations for integrating Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) into local and regional communities in the United States. It covers key challenges and strategies related to institutional readiness, equity, community engagement, multimodal integration, funding, economic development, data, operations, and environmental sustainability. The document aims to serve as a practical resource for local, regional, state, and tribal planners preparing for AAM implementation.

The White Paper Advanced Air Mobility Community Integration Considerations Playbook is a comprehensive white paper that outlines key considerations for integrating AAM into local and regional transportation systems. It defines AAM as a broad concept that leverages new technologies and business models to enable safe, sustainable, accessible, and affordable aviation for local and regional missions.The playbook identifies nine main integration challenges:

The document provides "plays" - forward-looking goals worded as action statements for each challenge. It then offers specific considerations organized into three categories: organizational strategies, research needs, and policy considerations. This structure provides a framework for communities to prepare for AAM implementation while acknowledging current uncertainties. Key themes throughout the playbook include:

The document emphasizes the importance of collaboration between public agencies, private sector entities, and community stakeholders in planning for AAM. It encourages communities to develop AAM roadmaps aligned with local goals and to consider long-term, technology-agnostic investments that can benefit multiple transportation modes. While focused on local and regional planning, the playbook acknowledges the need for coordination with state and federal regulators. It provides a starting point for communities to prepare for AAM integration, recognizing that the field is rapidly evolving and that strategies must be adapted over time.

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