Name
Session 16 | Advanced Air Mobility: A Vision for Seamless Airspace Integration
Date & Time
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Description

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is a new frontier for aviation. Its potential to revolutionise transportation is both exciting and challenging. This session examines the complexities of introducing AAM into established airspace systems. Industry experts will discuss regulatory strategies, technological innovations, and operational frameworks that can enable safe and seamless coexistence between traditional aircraft and emerging mobility platforms.

Panel Moderator:
Mr. Manabu Iwamoto, Vice President, Industrial Research Department & Aerospace Office, Development Bank of Japan 
 
Panelists:
Mr. Earl Lawrence, Aviation Policy Lead for Advanced Projects, Joby Aviation
Mr. Richard Stocker, National Manager, Airworthiness and Engineering Branch, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Australia
Mr. Eguchi Makoto, Director, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Division, Japan Civil Aviation Bureau
Dr. Nobuo Kishi, Board Director, Executive Vice President, SkyDrive
Mr. Simon Whalley, Chief Regulatory and Safety Office, Skyports