Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) are related but distinct concepts in the evolving landscape of aerial transportation. While both aim to revolutionize how we move people and goods, they differ significantly in their scope and mission. Here's a detailed look at the differences between them:
Advanced Air Mobility AAM
The "Blueprint and Action Plan - GDOT AAM Study" document outlines a comprehensive strategy for integrating Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) into Georgia's transportation framework. Here's a detailed summary of its contents: Download the document at the end.
San Leandro, CA, April 30th, 2024 – MightyFly, a trailblazer in autonomous cargo aircraft development for expedited logistics, announced its historic achievement as the first large autonomous cargo eVTOL company to secure FAA flight corridor approval in the United States. MightyFly Commenced flight testing of the Cento aircraft in the corridor in March; MightyFly has swiftly advanced its flight testing program, marking a pivotal moment in the company's trajectory.
Vertical Flight Decoded: The difference Between Helicopters, eVTOL, eSTOL, and eCTOL Aircraft
The aviation industry is witnessing a significant shift with the rapid rise of eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, which is paving the way for a new era of urban air mobility. This emerging aircraft class includes eVTOLs (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing), eSTOLs (Electric Short Take-off and Landing), and eCTOLs (Electric Conventional Take-off and Landing), each with unique benefits and applications when compared to traditional helicopters.
Eve Air Mobility recently unveiled Vector, their innovative urban air traffic management (Urban ATM) software, at the Airspace World event in Geneva. Vector is crafted to be an agnostic solution that is versatile and adaptable across different platforms, technologies, and operational environments within the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem. This quality is crucial and aims to safely manage the unique challenges posed by air traffic and network management within current and forthcoming Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations.
- EHang’s EH216-S Pilotless eVTOL Successfully Completed Its Debut Flight in Latin America.
- Embraer and Dassault Systèmes to support quieter eVTOL aircraft development for Eve Air Mobility
- Airbus reveals its full electric City Airbus NextGen prototype eVTOL.
- Bridging Cities: AutoFlight's Historic Flight Between Shenzhen and Zhuhai