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Episode Summary: In this episode of The Ways We Move, we explore the transformative concept of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). From its roots as a 1950s dream of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to its evolution in 2017 with NASA’s groundbreaking vision, AAM is reshaping how we think about transportation in the skies.

We dive into:

• The early days of UAM and why helicopters couldn’t fulfill the vision.
• The rise of eVTOLs, eSTOLs, eCTOLs, and drones.
• How NASA and Uber Elevate laid the groundwork for AAM as we know it today.
• The groundbreaking aircraft designs pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
• The critical role of infrastructure: from vertiports and multiports to advanced energy systems.
• The integration of uncrewed and crewed traffic management in public airspace.
• The game-changing benefits of AAM, including sustainability, quiet operations, and improved connectivity.

We also discuss how AAM isn’t just about futuristic aircraft—it’s about solving real-world transportation challenges and building a more sustainable, efficient, and accessible future.

Key Takeaways:

• AAM is the convergence of aviation and multimodal mobility.
• The technology, infrastructure, and collaborations driving AAM are advancing at an unprecedented pace.
• This is more than transportation—it’s a new paradigm for how we live, work, and move.

Episode Highlights:

• [02:15] The 1950s dream of UAM and its challenges.
• [05:40] How the term "AAM" was born in 2017.
• [10:30] Diverse aircraft designs: eVTOLs, eSTOLs, drones, and more.
• [16:20] The infrastructure behind AAM: energy systems, traffic management, and vertiports.
• [21:00] The societal and environmental benefits of AAM.

Links & Resources:

• Read the full article: What is Advanced Air Mobility?
• Learn more about NASA’s AAM Mission: NASA AAM Overview
• Follow us on YouTube: The Ways We Move Channel
• Subscribe for weekly episodes: Buzzsprout Podcast

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Excerpt: "Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is more than just flying cars. It’s the future of transportation—efficient, sustainable, and inclusive. In this episode, we break down the aircraft, infrastructure, and innovations that are shaping a once-in-a-lifetime revolution in how we move."

Click here to view it on our YouTube channel and here to read the article on Electric Air Mobility. 

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