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Advanced Air Mobility: Opportunities, Challenges, and Research Needs for the State of California (2023-2030)
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Title
Advanced Air Mobility: Opportunities, Challenges, and Research Needs for the State of California (2023-2030)
Year Published
2023
Author
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Number of pages:
48
The white paper explores AAM’s potential to enable short-range (50-mile) and mid-range regional air travel for passengers, cargo, and emergency services. It identifies key opportunities in multimodal transportation integration while addressing challenges such as safety regulations, infrastructure, environmental impacts, and equity considerations.
Detailed Summary: Opportunities, Challenges, and Pathways for AAM in California
Opportunities
- Market Growth: Emerging electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft could revolutionize urban mobility and regional connectivity.
- Emergency Services: Enhanced disaster response capabilities through rapid air-based logistics.
Challenges
- Regulatory Frameworks: Current aviation oversight under Caltrans requires updates to address AAM-specific safety and airspace management needs.
- Infrastructure: Vertiport development and integration with existing transit systems (e.g., roads, railways) pose logistical hurdles.
- Environmental Concerns: Noise pollution and energy demands of AAM operations need mitigation strategies.
Strategic Recommendations
- Policy Development: Create state-level guidelines for air traffic management and vertiport zoning.
- Public Engagement: Address community concerns about noise and equity through participatory planning.
- Workforce Training: Invest in aerospace engineering and air traffic control programs tailored to AAM technologies
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