Revolutionizing Advanced Air Mobility: The Michigan Model Explained

US Midwest states propose AAM electric air cargo network for AAM Integration Pilot Programme

Joseph Block, Advanced Air Mobility Manager at the Minnesota Department of Transportation, reports in a Linkedin post that the state has submitted a proposal for an eVTOL and AAM Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) titled Project BEACON (Building Electric Aviation Cargo Operations in the North). “Project BEACON represents what we believe is one of the most practical proposals to enable near-term AAM operations in the Upper Midwest, said the post. “T

Revolutionizing Advanced Air Mobility: The Michigan Model Explained

The FAA has taken major strides toward the safe integration of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft such as drones and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis. A special federal aviation regulation (SFAR) for powered-lift pilot training and operations, guidance for powered-lift certification projects, a proposal for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flight, and more have been introduced in recent months. An eVTOL Integrat…