Future Mobility Campus Ireland (FMCI) has partnered with Electric Aviation Maven (EA Maven) to explore the potential impact of advanced air mobility (AAM) in Ireland. The study aims to evaluate the feasibility and impact of integrating advanced air mobility solutions encompassing population centres, transport habits, and potential commercial aviation routes, highlighting significant environmental, economic, and efficiency benefits.
“The study identified 174 potential routes connecting 103 population centres across urban areas. Dublin, with 74 routes, remains the primary transport hub for origin and destination points,” said an FMC press release. “However, other cities like Limerick and Shannon (29 routes combined), as well as Cork (27 routes), also show strong potential for air travel alternatives. Meanwhile, existing airport infrastructure in regional areas lends itself to 50 potential routes with fixed wing electric or hybrid aircraft.
“With 87% of journeys undertaken by car, transitioning to electric air mobility solutions presents a promising avenue for decarbonisation. By reducing reliance on surface transport, air mobility solutions can cut emissions, ease road congestion, and save time—potentially freeing up 111,500 hours weekly for regional travellers alone.”
This work has been part-funded under the Regional Enterprise Innovation Scoping Scheme Priming Grant (REISS 2022) administered by Enterprise Ireland.
For more information
https://futuremobilityireland.ie/advanced-air-mobility-study-unveils-potential-to-revolutionise-irish-commuting-landscape-press-release/