Hundreds of companies are working on the technologies that will enable greener flying.
Few other industries spur the kind of excitement about the latest and greatest advances just around the corner than aviation, so it’s understandable if some view the rosy predictions regarding electric aircraft, advanced air mobility (AAM) and other near-future technologies with some degree of skepticism.
That said, there’s a sense of momentum and purpose that differentiates today’s environment from that of 15-20 years ago, when some forecasters predicted that very light jets would darken the skies.
By one estimate, more than 400 companies are currently involved in some aspect of AAM, from developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles and the innovative propulsion systems that will power the next generation of aircraft, to laying the groundwork for the infrastructure necessary to support AAM operations. Government agencies, including the FAA and NASA, are working to safely integrate these new-generation aircraft into the national airspace system.
While some attrition will inevitably occur in the number of entities working on AAM, innovative concepts are driving progress toward making these dynamic concepts a reality.
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