Our Mission

"Fair Winds Homeward"

Advanced Air Mobility is the emerging aviation ecosystem that leverages revolutionary new aircraft and a broad array of innovative technologies to safely, quickly, and sustainably move people and goods among local destinations to connect communities underserved by existing modes of transportation.

The Advanced Air Mobility Institute, Inc. is an international non-profit research center dedicated to educating and advocating for the broadest public benefit through the aviation ecosystem globally. Ultimately, the AAM Institute is committed to protecting people, their rights, and the systems we rely on. We seek to accelerate access to these new technologies in an ethical and responsible way.

We have 3 guiding principles to focus our efforts:

Safety - AAM needs to build a robust safety culture where data drives learning. Moreover, AAM technology should be available immediately to public safety agencies in order to expedite response time and thereby save more lives. Brilliant scientists and aerospace engineers have mastered the physics for practical application but each day that passes without access due to regulatory red tape, we lose people unnecessarily. We are leading the effort to promote Drones as First Responder (DFR) programs as well as eVTOL as Air Medical Service (eAMS).

Dignity - The Institute will continually engage with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and citizens throughout the world to provide education and honest assessments regarding the state of AAM in their community. We are committed to ensuring that AAM is both sustainable & affordable in a way that the benefits of this new ecosystem are shared in accordance with the Net Zero CO2 Emission goal and the spirit of the Justice40 Initiative. We are building a Multi-stakeholder Initiative (MSI) to advocate for fair policies & practices through the Autonomous Transportation Public Trust Initiative (ATPTI).

Resilience - With an eye toward the future, the Institute promotes systems resilience. We will rally decision makers to invest in youth STEM education and implement proactive cybersecurity measures well before the dawn of cryptographically-relevant quantum computers. AAM is designed to more quickly transport people and goods but a failure here will jeopardize reliability and eliminate time savings. In fact, we seek necessary amendments to the UN treaties on Aircraft Hijacking. Finally, we must ensure that the transition from licensed pilots to self-flying aircraft occurs only when AI can categorically reduce human error as proven through the Green AAM Pilot's Association (GrAAMPA).

The Advanced Air Mobility Institute, Inc. is tax exempt under IRC §501(c)(3), operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes.

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For basic background information on Advanced Air Mobility as an overall industry, please visit the Wikipedia page.

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Community Engagement Team

Public Relations Director

Community Integration Ambassador

Public Relations Director

As an IBM-certified Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner, Kristen Walter leverages her experience in aviation industry account management, business development, marketing, and sales to thoughtfully guide the message and voice of the organization's formal press releases. She is passionate about driving innovation and creating value for the aviation sector.

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Race Director

Community Integration Ambassador

Public Relations Director

Scott Neumann, a member of the Astronautics Records Commission within the Federation Aéronautique Internationale, oversees manned spaceflight world records and awards FAI Astronautic Medals. He also volunteers with the National Aeronautic Association's Pulitzer Race Committee, organized a 1,000 nm cross-country air race for electric aircraft, to showcase piloted, zero-emission aircraft.

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Community Integration Ambassador

A pioneering figure in the realm of Advanced Air Mobility, Gloria Bouillon, AAE is renowned for her unwavering dedication to community integration, stakeholder engagement, and transformative business strategy. With a career spanning diverse roles in aviation consultancy, she has become a trusted advisor and advocate for the integration of emerging aviation technologies into regional mobility.

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Senior Brand Executive

Community Integration Ambassador

As Founder of the Gilmore Group, Arthur Gilmore is a visionary industrial and brand designer, who brings over 40 years of experience in human-centered practice to the Advanced Air Mobility Institute, including holding leadership positions with globally recognized human factors, industrial design and branding agencies, including Henry Dreyfuss, Interbrand, and Teague.

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Marketing Officer

Experiential Marketing Director

Lead Media Specialist

As a leader with the Advanced Air Mobility Institute, Alexandra Matthiesen brings an affinity for detail and insatiable interest in technological advancement - a verve reflected in her practiced approach to developing marketing programs and the multichannel promotional and sales enablement initiatives required to see them come to life.

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Lead Media Specialist

Experiential Marketing Director

Lead Media Specialist

With over 40 years of experience in the aviation and travel industry, James Craven has demonstrated expertise in developing and managing strategic corporate and customer communications and sales programs. His efforts with Advanced Air Mobility Institute benefit from his awareness and understanding of the value in building strong client and customer relationships.

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Head of ecosystem building

Experiential Marketing Director

Frederico Fernandes, is a distinguished air transport expert with proven track for business development and innovations. With a wealth of experience in the aviation ecosystem, he plays a pivotal role in steering strategic growth and pioneering innovative solutions within the organization. As a member of investor committee at the Dubai Airshow, he is driving the ecosystem for future of flight.

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Experiential Marketing Director

Creative business leader, David Young with a proven ability to transform ideas into successful businesses across industries. Expertise in strategic advising, performance marketing, brand creation, and business development. Proven track record of success in aviation, low-emissions urban mobility, and the entertainment industry, consistently generating growth.

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