The world is entering a new era of aviation, and the United States has an opportunity to take new approaches to air traffic management and infrastructure. There is significant private and public investment in advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, infrastructure, and research. Although the technology has advanced rapidly in the past few years, federal and state aviation policy has moved more slowly. In anticipation of the growth of these AAM and UAS industries, federal lawmakers and federal aviation officials should consider the following public policies:
Create a process for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and state aviation officials to designate AAM and drone corridors.
Adopt a policy of airspace markets for AAM corridors to fund air traffic management and to protect competition.
