Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is an emerging transportation approach that has the potential to significantly transform transportation systems. Understanding the impacts and opportunities of UAM for airports is crucial to proactively prepare for the integration of this technology, address challenges, and seize the benefits that UAM can offer. TRB hosted a webinar on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that provided airport industry practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of the emerging UAM industry, potential impacts, and opportunities for airports. Presenters shared valuable insights and explore the benefits and considerations in implementing UAM services for safe and efficient operations.
This webinar was based on ACRP Research Report 243: Urban Air Mobility: An Airport Perspective and ACRP Research Report 236: Preparing Your Airport for Electric Aircraft and Hydrogen Technologies.
This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program.
The slides and recording are available. 
 
Webinar agenda and presenters

• Overview of UAM – Gaël Le Bris, WSP
• Implementing UAM at airports – Loup-Giang Nguyen, WSP
• Question and answer session moderated by Api Appulingam, City of Philadelphia

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.
 
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants can:

• Understand UAM and its implications for airports
• Recognize the benefits and considerations of integrating UAM within an airport
• Use best practices and strategies to adapt UAM and examine the considerations and challenges that need to be addressed before integration

 
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits
This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA. 
Continuing Education Units for Accredited Airport Executives
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) provided 1 Continuing Education Units (CEU) to accredited airport executives who attended this webinar. Claim CEUs by visiting www.aaae.org/ceu. For questions about AAAE continuing education units, please contact accreditation@aaae.org.