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Demystifying Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) White Paper

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Title

Demystifying Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) White Paper

Year Published

2024

Author

Eric Schiff

Number of pages:

107

This white paper provides a holistic exploration of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry, focusing on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and their transformative potential. It addresses key topics such as environmental benefits, safety certifications, market ecosystems, and emerging applications in passenger transport, cargo logistics, military operations, and public services. The paper highlights design, energy, and autonomous control system innovations while emphasizing the industry’s projected economic impact and societal benefits.

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) represents a groundbreaking shift in transportation, leveraging electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft to enable faster, quieter, and more sustainable urban and regional travel. This white paper by Eric Schiff demystifies the AAM ecosystem, covering:

Market Segments:
- Urban Air Mobility (UAM): eVTOL air taxis (e.g., Joby S4, Archer Midnight) aim to reduce commute times by 50–75% with fares comparable to ride-sharing services.
- Regional Air Mobility: Hydrogen-electric aircraft like Joby’s S4 demonstrator target 500+ mile ranges for inter-city travel.
- Cargo & Public Service: Autonomous eVTOLs from companies like Elroy Air and MightyFly optimize logistics and emergency response.
Environmental Benefits:
- AAM aircraft produce zero operational CO₂ emissions and operate at noise levels as low as 45 dB (quieter than refrigerators).
- Hydrogen fuel cells and renewables are projected to dominate energy infrastructure by 2025, further reducing lifecycle emissions.
Safety & Certification:
- Redundant propulsion systems and rigorous FAA/EASA certifications ensure safety parity with commercial aviation.
- Leading companies like EHang and Archer are nearing type certification (2024–2026), with initial commercial launches expected by 2025.
Economic Impact:
- Projected $9 trillion market by 2050 (Morgan Stanley), driven by orders from airlines (United, Delta) and logistics giants (UPS).
- Infrastructure partnerships with vertiport providers (Skyports, Ferrovial) and charging standards (CCS, GEACS) underpin scalability.
Innovations:
- Autonomous Control: Companies like Wisk and EHang pioneer pilotless operations, enhancing cost efficiency and scalability.
- Design Diversity: Tilt-rotor (Lilium Jet), multicopter (Volocopter), and lift-plus-cruise (BETA ALIA) designs cater to varied use cases