Globally, there is a significant surge in the adoption of electric and hybrid aircraft for urban, suburban, and rural operations—a phenomenon commonly referred to as advanced aerial mobility (AAM) and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). AAM encompasses the emergence of transformative and disruptive new airborne technologies that support an ecosystem designed to transport people and goods to locations not traditionally served by conventional air transportation modes. This includes both rural and the more challenging and intricate urban environments known as Extensible Aircraft Traffic Management (xATM). Incremental advancements are being made in various disciplines, such as computer software, electronics and sensors, energy storage, and electric aircraft development. The aircraft being developed are characterized by their short-range capabilities, runway independence, and high level of automation.

Concepts for the management of transformative and disruptive new airborne technology at scale must rely on the exchange of data amongst multiple stakeholders of AAM and UAS operations. This is the solution created by NASA & AAI to solve these and many other challenges, and will become the epicenter toolset of the autonomy revolution for the entire world. NASA is widely viewed as an objective, respected repository of knowledge and research capability, a trusted leader in new concepts for airspace management and aeronautics, and an honest broker in promoting U.S. leadership in aerospace. Contact us and leverage the AAI work experience with NASA on this ground breaking next generation traffic management system!