Lufthansa Innovation Hub in collaboration with V2AIR, Roland Berger, and Unisphere have published a new report “Identifying Top Launch Regions for Advanced Air Mobility”. Focusing on 42 cities across the United States and Europe— while excluding Asian and Middle Eastern cities due to data limitations—it aims to provide AAM operators, city officials, and other ecosystem stakeholders with crucial insights on optimal launch regions.
The United States hosts four of the eight prime launch cities (Charlotte, Los Angeles, Orlando, Chicago), while Germany ranks second with the most promising locations being Munich, Hamburg, and Berlin.
In the USA “Orlando, Charlotte, and Los Angeles are highly attractive for AAM given their favorable terrain, supportive regulatory environments, and significant travel time savings over traditional ground transport. Miami and San Diego also excel due to their advantageous weather conditions, boosting operational feasibility,” said the report.
In Europe, “cities such as Munich, Zurich, and Paris stand out for their advanced aviation infrastructure and supportive governmental policies, facilitating readiness for AAM operations. Amsterdam and Rome also show substantial potential, benefiting from less complex airspace and favorable weather condition.”
“The report is the first in a two-part series, focusing solely on the supply side of AAM. A second report, set for release later in 2024, will address the demand side. The report recommends a strategic emphasis on routes that blend high viability and feasibility through a “Route-First Strategy.” This approach advocates for close collaboration with regulatory bodies, operators, ecosystem participants, and the community to tailor AAM operations to specific urban contexts, overcoming current barriers to achieve high viability and feasibility. “
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