New Era Awaits for Advanced Air Mobility

AAM poised to shape future of aviation over the next decade.

Jack Daleo

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 08:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

Advanced air mobility covers novel propulsion systems, airframes, and other tech. [Credit: Adobe Stock]

Key Takeaways:

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) encompasses diverse new aircraft technologies, including eVTOLs, cargo drones, and innovative airframes, poised to expand and complement existing aviation services.
The FAA is actively developing regulations and integration programs, such as the eIPP and MOSAIC rule, to incorporate AAM aircraft ranging from urban air taxis and regional electric planes to personal recreational vehicles.
While early adoption is anticipated in sectors like military, logistics, and recreational aviation, widespread commercial scaling faces challenges related to battery technology, manufacturing complexity, and evolving regulatory frameworks.

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Advanced air mobility (AAM) has become a popular buzzword in aviation circles. The FAA is developing regulations for it. Airports and airlines are preparing for it. But what exactly is AAM, and what will it mean for pilots?

AAM broadly covers any novel aircraft, airframe, or propulsion technology. That includes electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVOTL) air taxis, small cargo drones, and aircraft that fly with little to no pilot input, using complex arrays of cameras and sensors.