The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking public input to help develop a national strategy for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), which includes electric and hybrid-electric aircraft capable of vertical or short takeoff and landing. The strategy aims to address safety, infrastructure, community impacts, and regulatory frameworks for these emerging aircraft technologies. While this notice does not specifically address Sea-Tac Airport or local noise policy, noise reduction compared to traditional aviation is cited as one potential benefit of AAM operations.Open full document
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The Department of Transportation (DOT) published a notice in the Federal Register seeking public input on the development of a national strategy on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), as required by the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act. The notice outlines the formation of an interagency working group (IWG) and requests comments on topics including safety, infrastructure, automation, security, supply chain, and community roles. Comments were due by July 17, 2023.