Airports Council International (ACI) World has recently launched its first policy brief on advanced air mobility (AAM), advocating for a seamless integration of these new entrants into airports, alongside a knowledge centre on drone risk mitigation to promote safe and secure operations at airports.The concept of AAM includes electric-powered Vertical Takc-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which could be piloted, piloted remotely, or could even operate autonomously in the future. ACI supports the development of this new sector of the aviation industry as there are many advantages that can be gained through the implementation and growth of the AAM ecosystem, with the potential to bring added value to local communities and businesses, as well as to facilitate the societal transformation towards a more sustainable future. However, the exponential growth of AAM and the opportunities and chal lenges that this rapidly expanding segment of air activity will bring means that airport operators must consider the potential impacts these new operations will have on the airport system in the coming years. The policy brief - Advanced Air Mobility: Integration into the Airport Environment sets forth ACPs positions and key policy statements on the integration of AAM into the airport environment. The policy statements have been formulated as recommendations to airport operators, regulators or organisations developing AAM aircraft. For example, airport operators should be made aware of the performance of the equipment needed to service the AAM aircraft that will be taking off and landing at their airport. On the other hand, the policy brief also specifics that AAM aircraft manufacturers should ensure that their aircraft are compatible with current and future airport infrastructure and operating models. It is stipulated that AAM operators should not bring new aviation security risks at airports, including cybersccurity concerns.
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