Integrating Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft into US National Airspace
This act aims to plan and coordinate efforts to integrate new types of aircraft, such as electric aircraft, into the national airspace system. This potentially means new transportation options, economic growth, job creation, and improved emergency response. For citizens, this could lead to faster and more environmentally friendly travel in the future.
Key points
Establishes a working group to plan and coordinate the integration of advanced air mobility aircraft, including electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
Aims to foster new transportation options, economic growth, job creation, environmental sustainability, and support emergency preparedness.
The working group will review safety, infrastructure (including cybersecurity), environmental impact, and community acceptance of new aviation technologies.
A National Advanced Air Mobility Strategy will be developed, detailing the roles of various government agencies and local authorities in its implementation.
2022-06-14
For
380
Against
30
Abstain
0
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_516
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Process start date: 2021-03-01
Voting date: 2022-06-14
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 268