Foundations of Advanced Air Mobility

The first structured reference covering advanced air mobility from concept to operation

Advanced air mobility lacks a unified academic reference that spans its interdisciplinary scope, from vehicle design to regulatory frameworks. Foundations of Advanced Air Mobility, written by Kevin A. Adkins, an elected Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and creator of the first U.S. collegiate AAM course, delivers a structured treatment of powered-lift aircraft technologies, air traffic management, vertiport infrastructure, environmental considerations, and market dynamics.

The book moves from foundational AAM concepts through operational and regulatory specifics, covering eVTOL vehicle technologies, the U.S. certification landscape, urban airspace integration challenges, collision avoidance strategies, and vertiport and skyport construction for urban environments. Business models and market trends also receive dedicated