Date
December 1, 2024
Topic
Insight of the Week
Is your country preparing for advanced aircraft? 48 nations represented in the GAAMF Summary Report

In August 2024, the Global Advanced Air Mobility Forum (GAMMF) captured how the world is approaching the integration of advanced aircraft and drones into daily life. eVTOL manufacturers are on the cusp of delivering a historic aviation inflection point as their aircraft approach certification, while highly sophisticated drones continue to augment many industries from agriculture to life-saving medical logistics. As aerospace innovation accelerates, identifying the world’s most fertile markets is increasingly important. The image shows public sentiment toward AAM technologies across the world:

Image: Public sentiment toward AAM technologies, GAMMF Summary Report

Individuals from 48 countries contribute to the report, highlighting how aircraft use cases must align with the needs and priorities of communities in order to win public trust, and how a can-do attitude at the regulatory level is essential. Ranking use cases in order of broadest public benefit shows where public sentiments may be most forthcoming:

  1. Public Safety
  2. Air Medical Transport
  3. Agriculture Services

Among the many challenges to overcome in the successful adoption of advanced aircraft across the world, insurers can provide a tailwind. If they are as forward-thinking as the technologies they protect and willing to back novel ideas, early operations can take to the skies with confidence and further establish public trust, moving communities from Cautious to Neutral, and from Neutral to Optimistic.

Read the full report here: Global Advanced Air Mobility Forum (GAAMF) summary report


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