About the Series
This nine-webinar series will focus on advanced air mobility (AAM), including what airports across the country are doing to prepare for AAM operations at their facilities. AAM systems efficiently move passengers and cargo using sustainably powered aircraft that feature innovative propulsion systems or highly automated aircraft, each with a gross takeoff weight of 300 pounds or greater.
These webinars will feature experts in AAM aircraft manufacturing, operations, and supporting services sharing their insights and lessons learned. Join us to hear from those who have begun implementing AAM and get perspectives that may be useful for Minnesota airports!
There's no cost to participate, but separate registration is required for each webinar you would like to attend.
Webinar Schedule and Registration
Detailed information and registration links will be posted for each webinar as it becomes available.
Thursday, August 15, 2024—Advanced Air Mobility Webinar Series Kickoff
Speaker: Joseph Block, Advanced Air Mobility Program Manager, MnDOT Aeronautics
This webinar kicked off AirTAP's 2024–2025 webinar series focused on advanced air mobility (AAM) technology, operations, and implementation. The series aims to bring practical use cases, lessons learned, and knowledge to Minnesota’s airport community. In this webinar, Joseph Block discussed what to expect from the series, goals and objectives, how to provide feedback and ideas to MnDOT, and MnDOT Aeronautics' current thinking around electric aviation.
Thursday, September 12, 2024—Electrifying the Skies
Speaker: Laura Morejón Ramírez, Product Engineer, Whisper Aero
Recent technological advancements are revolutionizing how we move people and goods, paving the way for innovative transportation modes. Electric propulsion solutions currently being developed by companies like Whisper Aero will power the aircraft of tomorrow and enable sustainable, affordable travel for millions. This webinar offered an overview of regional air mobility, electric flight, and the journey toward this exciting future.
Thursday, October 17, 2024—City Planning Perspectives with a System Plan
Speaker: Fin Bonset, National Planning Director, McFarland Johnson
This webinar discussed how large cities are planning for AAM integration with examples including Orlando and San Diego. Attendees heard about unique methodologies used to create protocols and guidelines for establishing AAM-specific zoning ordinances, navigating regulatory requirements, and understanding complex airspace issues so that interested original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or AAM operators have a roadmap for their proposed operations. The session also explored how system planning is integral to city planning and vice versa by understanding state regional needs and tying into systemwide electrification and alternative energy strategies.
Thursday, November 14, 2024—A Proof of Concept for Electric Aviation
Speaker: Rob Hodgman, Airport Director, Yakima Airport
Rob Hodgman, airport director at Yakima Airport in Washington state, shared a proof of concept for electric aviation. Advanced air mobility is gaining momentum, and as would-be manufacturers publicize their achievements, many wonder how electric aviation will come of age in our current world. At Yakima Airport, they are charting a path that may help answer that question.
Thursday, December 12, 2024—Powered-Lift: New Aircraft, Same Goals
Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Speaker: Ryan Naru
Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 120—otherwise known as “The Powered-Lift SFAR”—establishes new operating rules for a new category of aircraft that take off and land like a helicopter and fly in cruise like an airplane. The SFAR is the final major rulemaking necessary ahead of the introduction of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft which meet the powered-lift definition. In this webinar, hear from Joby Aviation’s policy and regulatory affairs lead about how this rule creates new pathways for pilots, and the regulatory requirements for day-one operations.
Future Webinars
Other webinars in the series are scheduled for 9:00–10:00 a.m. Central on the dates listed below. More information will be available soon!
- Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Thursday, March 20, 2025
- Thursday, May 15, 2025
- Thursday, June 12, 2025
Access and Accommodations
Once you have registered for the webinar you would like to attend, you will receive an email confirmation with a Zoom link. The link should not be shared with others; it is unique to you.
Please let us know how we can ensure that this webinar series is inclusive to you. What accommodations or access needs can we help facilitate? Contact Jackson Piper at [email protected] when you register to help us provide you with the best access.
If you're unable to join us for the live broadcasts, a recording of each webinar will be available here after the event.
Who Should Attend
These webinars are designed for airport managers, consultants, and administrators, as well as those interested in learning more about integrating AAM at Minnesota airports.
More Information
Contact Jackson Piper at [email protected].
Sponsors
The series is organized by MnDOT Aeronautics and AirTAP.