Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is a new and emerging mode of air transportation that has the potential to revolutionise the way we move people and goods. A variety of use cases have been contemplated, including air taxi services, cargo delivery, medical transport, emergency response and as private vehicles and there are a number of companies and organisations working to bring this new mode of transportation to market.

The AeroForum panels at the Singapore Airshow will bring together key stakeholders across the value chain to discuss the latest developments in AAM. The topics have been carefully curated to explore the differing business models, regulatory policies and implementation approaches globally as the industry moves towards the commercialisation phase of this sector.

Session 1: AAM INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES FORUM

20 February 2024, 3:30pm to 4:30pm

In this session, we have brought together prominent C-suite executives from the AAM OEMs to share their perspectives on the sector’s future trajectory.

AAM has advanced significantly, yet it remains some distance away from achieving widespread adoption globally. Panelists will discuss the near-term challenges as the industry marches towards commercialization and entry-into-service of the very first AAM aircraft, as well as postulate how the future may be when the industry matures.

PANELLISTS:

Joshua NG (Moderator) Director, Alton Aviation Consultancy More Info	Nikhil GOEL Chief Commercial Officer, Archer Aviation Inc More Info
Diana SIEGEL Chief Financial Officer, Electra.aero, Inc. More Info	Johann BORDAIS Chief Executive Officer, Eve Air Mobility More Info
Arnaud COVILLE Chief Development Officer, SkyDrive Inc. More Info	Andrew MACMILLAN Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer, Vertical Aerospace More Info

Session 2: AAM BEYOND BORDERS – HOW DO WE ENABLE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL?

21 February 2024, 10:30am to 11:30am

Much of the discussion within the AAM sector has been focused on urban air mobility (UAM), but there is a potentially larger market in regional air mobility (RAM) that is increasingly coming into the spotlight with longer range all-electric and hybrid VTOL and CTOL aircraft designs. For Singapore, aviation is by definition international travel and the RAM use case can be of great significance in the local context.

This session will dive into the topics that are necessary for the enablement of international AAM travel. From the customer journey to the regulatory frameworks and operating infrastructure, our panel of experts will unpack the differences between domestic and international AAM travel, and explore the additional considerations needed for international AAM travel to take off.

PANELLISTS:

Joshua NG (Moderator) Director, Alton Aviation Consultancy More Info	Captain LING Liong Tien Chief Safety Officer & Head of Advance Air Mobility, Capital A (AirAsia) Group More Info
TAN Kah Han Chief Technology Officer & Senior Director (Unmanned Systems Group), Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore More Info	Dr Rob WEAVER Urban ATM Global Business Development Lead, Eve Air Mobility More Info
Sebastien BOREL Chief Commercial Officer, Lilium More Info	TAY Yun Yuan Head of Asia Pacific, Skyports More Info

Session 3: AAM OPERATING MODELS - COMPLEMENT, COMPETE, OR COMPLETELY DIFFERENT?

21 February 2024, 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) has the potential to transform aviation as we know it today, both from a consumer-facing perspective but also from a business model perspective.

Numerous AAM operating models have emerged thus far that are different from the traditional definitions of commercial and business aviation. Highly integrated business models across the value chain have also emerged, signaling possible new ways of doing business.

This session seeks to understand the “why” and the “how” of the AAM business model. The panel of aviation experts come from across the operator space. We will deep-dive into the challenges and opportunities in developing AAM business models, why their business models will move the AAM industry forward, and how they see their role versus traditional commercial aviation.

PANELLISTS:

Alan LIM (Moderator) Director, Alton Aviation Consultancy More Info	Amanda NELSON Director, Strategic Relationships, Advanced Air Mobility, Bristow Group, Inc More Info
Kellen XIE Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Business Development, AutoFlight More Info	Amit DUTTA Managing Director and Co-Founder, Hunch Mobility More Info

More panellists for this session will be released soon...

Session 4: DEVELOPING THE AAM ECOSYSTEM – THE JOURNEY SO FAR AND THE JOURNEY AHEAD

23 February 2024, 11:00am to 12:00pm

AAM OEMs have attracted a significant amount of the investments in the sector, and the funds have largely been deployed for AAM vehicle development. However, for the industry to take off, the ecosystem has to move in lockstep.

In this session, we'll spotlight the diverse stakeholders shaping the future of urban air mobility, from government institutions, infrastructure players, operators, and OEMs. We will explore the substantial investments into AAM and discuss the potential returns that can be realized through the commercialization of this revolutionary industry.

We will also address the challenges, including infrastructure development, regulatory hurdles, and social acceptance. Join us as we navigate the collaborative efforts, innovations, and strategies driving this transformative sector forward.

PANELLISTS:

Adam COWBURN (Moderator) Managing Director, Alton Aviation Consultancy More Info	Kristen BLODGETT Director, Customer Experience and Commercial Strategy, BETA Technologies, Inc. More Info
JR HAMMOND Executive Director, Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) More Info	Adrian MORALES Senior Business Development Manager, Groupe ADP Airport Services More Info
Jay MERKLE Senior Director Regulatory Affairs, Supernal, LLC More Info	Catherine MACGOWAN Vice President, Asia Pacific and Air Operations, Wisk More Info

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