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Cleared for Takeoff: Advanced Air Mobility in a Shared Sky
Presented by Dr. Jaewoo Jung, NASA Ames Research Center
The airspace over the United States is entering an era of unprecedented complexity. The current system manages approximately 45,000 daily flights serving more than 800 million passengers annually, a figure expected to grow to 1.2 billion by 2045. This traditional air traffic will soon be integrated with emerging technologies, including supersonic jets and the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) initiative.
AAM represents a new transportation ecosystem, utilizing everything from drone delivery services and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis to regional air vehicles, all designed to increase access to areas underserved by the current aviation industry. Adding a vertical dimension to this crowded environment, space operations are also increasing dramatically, with launches projected to rise from 148 in 2024 to 338 by 2028.
This convergence of diverse air and space traffic gives new meaning to the concept of “shared airspace.” This presentation will analyze current and future operations, highlight the critical need for enhanced coordination, and discuss how rapidly developing Artificial Intelligence could be pivotal in prioritizing and managing airspace access among all stakeholders.
Dr. Jaewoo Jung leads the Aerospace High Density Operations Branch at NASA Ames Research Center, focusing on the integration of both emerging and established aircraft operations within the national airspace, emphasizing safety and operational efficiency. Dr. Jung’s leadership in the groundbreaking UTM (Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management) project, along with his innovative research in extended Traffic Management (xTM), has been instrumental in enhancing airspace safety for all users. Furthermore, Dr. Jung is dedicated to furthering his knowledge in astronautic traffic coordination, a commitment that supports the burgeoning space economy.
Schedule
6:00 Doors open, networking
6:15 Food arrives
6:30 Presentation begins
7:15 Q&A
7:30 Event ends
(All times approximate)
Advance registration required! Refreshments (pizza, sandwiches, drinks) will be served at the presentation for paid attendees only. Food tickets must be purchased before noon on the event day.
There will also be a webinar link available with any ticket.