Airport AAM Masterclass

The Airport AAM Masterclass is an exclusive, in-depth learning experience that brings together airport executives, planners, engineers, and industry stakeholders to explore the evolving landscape of Advanced Air Mobility. Unlike conventional aviation conferences, this masterclass emphasizes structured education featuring leading academics from prestigious institutions like Berkeley and Cranfield University, alongside proven industry experts delivering specialized modules and interactive workshops. The curriculum addresses core challenges and opportunities of AAM integration, covering technical innovations, multimodal integration strategies, economic viability, regulatory frameworks, and human and environmental considerations. The program is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complex AAM ecosystem, whether they are AAM advocates or cautious observers seeking to understand the strategic, operational, and societal implications of this transformative sector.

Event Dates

Start Date: September 23, 2025 (09:00 AM)
End Date: September 25, 2025 (06:30 PM)

The masterclass spans 2.5 days, offering intensive training sessions throughout the duration.

Keynote Speakers

Nicolas Zart
Founder, Electric Air Mobility, LLC
Co-Founder and Curator of the Airport AAM MasterClass
Nicolas is a leading voice in Advanced Air Mobility with over 20 years in electric mobility and a decade focused on eVTOLs and urban air integration. As founder of Electric Air Mobility, LLC, he works with leading OEMs, airports, city planners, and startups to build scalable, sustainable vertiport infrastructure. His expertise spans mobility communication strategies, vertiport scalability, multi-modal mobility integration, and AAM ecosystem development. Nicolas contributes to industry publications including Vertiflite, Aviation International News, and CleanTechnica, bringing a global perspective and multicultural background to AAM implementation strategies.

Academic Representatives from Berkeley and Cranfield University
Leading academics from these prestigious institutions will deliver specialized modules on AAM research, technology developments, and integration strategies. The University of California Berkeley's Transportation Sustainability Research Center has been actively involved in AAM research, including partnerships with San Francisco International Airport for examining emerging technologies. Cranfield University is recognized for its Advanced Air Mobility Systems programs and research in AAM ecosystems.

Industry Representatives from UrbanV
UrbanV leadership will present their expertise in vertiport infrastructure development and innovative air mobility services. As a company owned by Aeroporti di Roma, Aéroports de la Côte d'Azur, SAVE Group, and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, UrbanV brings extensive experience in enabling new forms of transportation through technical, practical, and innovative approaches.

Complete Agenda

Day 1: September 23, 2025

Morning Sessions:

• • AAM 101: Understanding AAM concepts and applications in airports

• • The current state of the industry and future projections

• • Key stakeholders and regulatory landscape

• • Preparing Airports for the Potential Impacts of Advanced Air Mobility

Afternoon Sessions:

• • Seamless Multimodal Integration of Airports, Rail, Drones, eVTOLs

• • Transforming eVTOL Operations with Airports, Railways, and Public Transport Systems

• • Challenges in aligning eVTOL infrastructure with existing transport hubs

• • Stakeholder partnerships and regulatory frameworks

Day 2: September 24, 2025

Morning Sessions:

• • eVTOL Design Configurations: Analysis of key industry players (Joby Aviation, Archer, BETA, Supernal, EVE, Vertical Aerospace)

• • Technology readiness, ground operations, and maintenance strategies

• • Understanding future demand for AAM and transportation integration

Midday Sessions:

• • Airport Air Traffic Management for AAM

• • Developing tailored traffic systems for Urban and Regional Air Mobility

• • Creating scalable UTM systems and airspace optimization

• • Integration of AAM with existing ATM systems

Afternoon Sessions:

• • Electrification of Airports from landside to airside

• • High-power charging stations (1000 kW and 4000 W)

• • Energy storage solutions and Sustainable Aviation Fuel integration

• • Hydrogen at airports: worldwide regulation, storage, and distribution

Day 3: September 25, 2025

Morning Sessions:

• • Smart Asset Management and Predictive Maintenance

• • Sustainable vertiports and air traffic management

• • Data-driven decisions with AI and Digital Twins

• • Navigating AAM regulations, Compliance & Risk

Afternoon Sessions:

• • Practical Group Workshops

• • Airports design AAM ecosystems for specific urban or regional areas

• • Presentation and defense of projects to industry experts

• • MRO Strategies for eVTOLs: Safety, Reliability, and Scalability

Networking and Certification Sessions:

• • Final presentations and project evaluations

• • Certificate award ceremony

• • Networking reception for continued collaboration