Public acceptance is widely regarded as a key factor–some might say obstacle–in plans to launch and expand advanced air mobility (AAM) operations, and especially in more densely populated urban areas. Most eVTOL aircraft pioneers accept that they can’t take it for granted that their new technology and business models will be accepted with open arms.
Aviation generally isn’t always viewed as a good neighbor, and what the AAM sector is proposing is beyond the wildest imagination of some people. Winning hearts and minds will likely require a lot of time spent engaging with stakeholders at all levels, and this means that advocates need to have their story straight in terms of what communities and those that serve them can expect.
The Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) consortium is evangelizing for the new industry with ambitious plans to see this mode of transportation take hold in cities across Canada. Its initial focus is on the Greater Vancouver metropolitan area, with the Pacific coast city widely viewed as having an ideal geographical profile in which eVTOL aircraft can prove their worth.
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