Summit Spotlight: Navigating the AAM Industry Landscape

In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, we dive into the key discussions and insights from the 2024 Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Summit held in Washington, DC. Now in its third year, the summit brought together industry leaders, regulators, and lawmakers for a day of programming and conversations focused on advancing the AAM industry.

Our host, Adam Kress, is joined by Sapan Shah, Senior Director of Product Management for Advanced Air Mobility at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, and Sean Deverey, Senior Director of Government Relations at Honeywell. Together, they discuss takeaways from the event and share key insights from the summit’s expert industry panelists.

• Regulatory Progress and Challenges: Learn about the significant strides made in FAA regulations and the ongoing efforts to harmonize global regulatory standards.
  
• Industry Needs and Innovations: Discover what the AAM industry requires from regulators, including timely release of critical regulations and infrastructure development to support new air mobility solutions.
  
• Public Acceptance and Safety: Understand the importance of public acceptance for uncrewed aerial systems and the stringent safety standards being implemented to ensure these new technologies are safe and reliable.
  
• Future Outlook and Workforce Development: Get insights into the future of advanced air mobility, the importance of workforce development, and the collaborative efforts needed to bring these innovative technologies to market.

• Kriya Shortt, President & CEO, Textron eAviation 
• Bhavesh Mandalia, Chief Airworthiness Officer and Deputy CTO, Lilium 
• Robert Rose, CEO, Reliable Robotics 
• Sergio Cecutta, Partner, SMG Consulting  
• Dan Dalton, VP Global Partnerships, Wisk