Name
Session 16 | Advanced Air Mobility: A Vision for Seamless Airspace Integration
Date & Time
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Speakers
Manabu Iwamoto, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
Nobuo Kishi, SkyDrive Inc.
Earl Lawrence, Joby Aviation
Simon Whalley, Skyports Infrastructure
Nobuo Kishi, SkyDrive Inc.
Earl Lawrence, Joby Aviation
Simon Whalley, Skyports Infrastructure
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, Senior Vice President, Industrial Research Department & Aerospace Office, Development Bank of Japan, Inc.
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