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Urban Air Mobility: Considerations for Vertiport Operation
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White Paper Details
Title
Urban Air Mobility: Considerations for Vertiport Operation
Year Published
2019
Author
National Air Transportation Association (NATA)
Number of pages:
35
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This white paper by NATA provides an initial gap analysis and literature review of existing guidance related to Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and vertiport operations. It discusses the challenges and opportunities for legacy aviation businesses in the emerging UAM industry.
The white paper "Urban Air Mobility: Considerations for Vertiport Operation" comprehensively analyzes the challenges and opportunities presented by the emerging UAM industry. It defines UAM as on-demand air transportation within urban areas using electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
The paper highlights the importance of passenger facilitation and ground support in realizing UAM's full potential. It emphasizes the need for collaboration between UAM companies and legacy aviation service providers to ensure efficient and safe operations.
Key considerations discussed include:
The paper highlights the importance of passenger facilitation and ground support in realizing UAM's full potential. It emphasizes the need for collaboration between UAM companies and legacy aviation service providers to ensure efficient and safe operations.
Key considerations discussed include:
- Passenger facilitation: The paper stresses the importance of designing vertiports for high passenger throughput and efficient processing.
- Ground handling: It recommends adapting existing industry standards like IS-BAH for UAM operations.
- Security: The paper suggests developing tailored programs that balance safety with passenger convenience.
- Safety: It emphasizes the need for accurate data collection and reporting systems to inform future policymaking.
- Vertiport design and planning: The paper discusses the potential for standardized designs and third-party accreditation programs.
- Emergency response highlights the need to update fire codes and first responder training for eVTOL-specific hazards.
- Regulatory considerations: The paper examines how existing Part 135 regulations might apply to UAM operations and suggests potential pathways for compliance.
The white paper concludes by emphasizing the need for collaboration between UAM stakeholders and legacy aviation service providers to address these challenges and ensure the implementation of Urban Air Mobility.
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