FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 27, 2022
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Steve Fong (AAAA): (703) 400-3104
Alliance for Aviation Across America Welcomes the Signing Into Law of the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act
Washington, DC – Today, the Alliance for Aviation Across America applauded the enactment into law through the signature of the President of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Coordination and Leadership Act. The new law instructs the Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT) to create an interagency working group to plan and coordinate efforts related to the advancement of the operation of AAM aircraft in the U.S. AAM technology represents an important area of growth and investment for the general aviation industry, and includes everything from vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) vehicles, to drones, and other electric or hybrid powered aircraft.
“This legislation will help to bolster this innovative sector at a critical time, supporting mobility, jobs, economic activity, emergency preparedness, and many other critical services and benefits for communities across the nation,” said Selena Shilad, Executive Director of the Alliance for Aviation Across America.
A recent study found that the market for AAM in the U.S. is estimated to reach $115 billion annually by 2035. These aircraft also have the potential to alleviate noise, reduce congestion, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. General aviation industry leaders have pledged to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
General aviation and local airports support more than 1.1 million American jobs, an economic impact of $247 billion per year, as well as numerous operations and services, such as disaster response, law enforcement, medical transport, search and rescue, crop protection, powerline maintenance, and passenger and goods transport.
Formed in 2007, the Alliance for Aviation Across America is a non-profit, non-partisan coalition of over 7,000 individuals representing businesses, agricultural groups, FBO’s, small airports, elected officials, charitable organizations, and leading business and aviation groups that support the interests of the general aviation community across various public policy issues.