New Delhi, 12th December, 2024:

The Advanced Air Mobility Association for Innovation (AAMAI) held its inaugural meeting, bringing together key stakeholders from India and around the globe in a hybrid format to discuss the future of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The meeting included subject matter experts from the aviation sector, leading national & International AAM technology companies, Aerospace thought leaders, researchers from premier institutions, and international representatives from the Sky Alliance for Automated Air Mobility (SALAAM).This gathering marked a significant step toward fostering collaboration and positioning India as a global leader in this transformative sector.

The discussions covered critical aspects of India’s AAM roadmap, including innovation, Make-in-India initiatives,adoption by the masses, robust global supply chain , MRO facilities for rapid consumption and domain proliferation. Regulatory harmonization was a central topic, with participants exploring ways to align domestic and global standards for seamless adoption of AAM technologies for India as a pivotal player.

The panels also emphasized the importance of sustainability, highlighting the role of electric and hybrid propulsion systems alongside advanced air traffic management solutions. Workforce training and skill development were also identified as vital areas to build a strong talent pipeline for the emerging AAM ecosystem.

A key highlight of the meeting was the formal collaboration between AAMAI and SALAAM, aimed at accelerating global advancements in AAM. Both organizations committed to joint research initiatives, knowledge-sharing platforms, and policy advocacy to address common challenges such as regulatory barriers and technological integration. They also discussed efforts to develop unified global guidelines that ensure safe and efficient operations across friendly borders. Yvonne Winter &Corvin Huber (Founders of SALAAM)shared insights from their demonstrated experience abroad.

The meeting was physically attended by Achal Sharma, Suryakantt Sharma, GS Bawa, Bharath Sriraman, Yvonne Winter, Mr. Corvin Huber, RekhaSharma &virtually by Karthigeyan R, Salil Kumar Jha,Swaminathan S, Paul Kaman, and Sean Borman.

As a resultant, a unified pledge to advance the AAM sector through collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development driving INDIA to greater heights was undertaken. AAMAI and SALAAM’s partnership is set to redefine the future of air mobility, bridging regional and global efforts to unlock the full potential of advanced air mobility solutions for bridging the gap between various stakeholders and to foster a sustainable ecosystem that shall transform the future of air transportation.