Research Overview

While advanced air mobility (AAM) as a concept has been widely discussed throughout the modern aviation age, it was only in the past decade that a definite boom was apparent in the development of actual aircraft. This was in line with the technological advancements seen (or proposed) with respect to power systems, battery efficiency, energy storage, safety systems, and redundancies.

AAM platforms will give point-to-point commercial flight over short distances an altogether different meaning and make flight accessible to the masses on demand. Intercity and intracity air travel could one day rival the traditional airline industry.

The AAM technology space is becoming more complex as platforms move away from conventional fuels and hybrid systems to electric propulsion and advanced composites, artificial intelligence, collision-avoidance systems, and autonomous navigation are integrated into designs.