Welcome to Aviation 3.0
Open Advanced Air Mobility
Harnessing Open-Source Collaboration to Accelerate Global Adoption of AAM
A global nonprofit accelerating equitable, sustainable Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) through collaboration, open research, and actionable standards.
About
OPEN AAM ORG
Our objective is to develop a 360-degree framework that ensures that the needs of all stakeholders are addressed so that adoption of AAM technologies will be maximised.”
Why OPEN AAM ORG
The future of urban air mobility is here—but its success depends on shared knowledge, global cooperation, and collaborative research.
OPEN AAM ORG is the neutral hub where:
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Connecting Stakeholders: A neutral platform where Airbus engineers, urban planners, and grassroots advocates collaborate.
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Accelerating Adoption: Reducing redundancy through shared tools like open-source simulations or regulatory checklists.
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Prioritizing Safety & Equity: Ensuring AAM benefits all communities, not just tech hubs.
Driving the AAM Revolution
Open Research Repository
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Access peer-reviewed papers on UAM integration, noise mitigation, and AI standards from across the globe.
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Example: “Dynamic Airspace Bubbles: A Framework for Urban Sky Management” (Cornell University).
Global Standards Hub
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Contribute to working groups shaping harmonized AAM regulations with EASA, FAA, and ICAO.
City Readiness Toolkit
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Interactive guides for urban planners: noise impact simulators, vertiport zoning templates, public engagement strategies.
Definition:
Aviation 3.0
A Unified Framework for Next-Generation Aerial Transportation
Definition:
Aviation 3.0 represents a paradigm shift in aerial transportation that transcends the traditional boundaries between commercial aviation, unmanned aerial systems, and emerging urban air mobility operations. This concept integrates cutting-edge technologies, novel operational frameworks, and revolutionary airspace management approaches into a cohesive ecosystem that enables seamless, multi-modal, and multi-tiered transportation across diverse environments.
Aviation 3.0 represents the next evolutionary phase of aerial transportation, transitioning from today's Aviation 2.0 paradigm—characterised by segregated airspace management (UTM for drones vs. ATM for traditional aircraft) and incremental automation—to a unified, AI-driven ecosystem that integrates all aerial operations across urban, regional, and global scales.
Building on the foundational research in the UAMM whitepaper and global aviation advancements, Aviation 3.0 creates a harmonised framework where autonomous eVTOLs, cargo drones, commercial airliners, and hybrid ground-air vehicles operate within dynamically managed airspace layers, enabled by quantum-enhanced navigation, AI-enabled traffic coordination, and seamless interoperability with ground transportation networks.
Aviation 3.0 represents a paradigm shift in aerial transportation that transcends the traditional boundaries between commercial aviation, unmanned aerial systems, and emerging urban air mobility operations. This concept integrates cutting-edge technologies, novel operational frameworks, and revolutionary airspace management approaches into a cohesive ecosystem that enables seamless, multi-modal, and multi-tiered transportation across diverse environments.
Aviation 3.0 represents the next evolutionary phase of aerial transportation, transitioning from today's Aviation 2.0 paradigm—characterised by segregated airspace management (UTM for drones vs. ATM for traditional aircraft) and incremental automation—to a unified, AI-driven ecosystem that integrates all aerial operations across urban, regional, and global scales.
Building on the foundational research in the UAMM whitepaper and global aviation advancements, Aviation 3.0 creates a harmonised framework where autonomous eVTOLs, cargo drones, commercial airliners, and hybrid ground-air vehicles operate within dynamically managed airspace layers, enabled by quantum-enhanced navigation, AI-enabled traffic coordination, and seamless interoperability with ground transportation networks.
Core Components:
AI-Orchestrated Unified Airspace
Replaces current segregated systems (ATM/UTM) with a Multi-layered Airspace Structure (MAS) that dynamically allocates 3D "airspace bubbles" (DABs) in real-time, accommodating diverse vehicles—from delivery drones to supersonic jets—through machine learning-powered conflict resolution and trajectory optimisation.
Quantum-Native Infrastructure
Integrates quantum sensing for centimetre-accurate urban navigation (overcoming GPS-denied environments) and quantum-secured communication networks, enabling safe operations in dense urban canyons and cyber-resilient data exchange.
Multi-Modal Transportation Continuum
Embeds aerial mobility into urban planning via self-organising vertiports and AI-driven "mobility corridors" that synchronise air taxis with public transit schedules, emergency services, and hyperloop networks, reducing ground congestion by 30-40% in major cities.
Regulatory-AI Symbiosis
Implements EASA-aligned "live regulatory frameworks" where AI systems autonomously enforce safety protocols while adapting to new vehicle types (e.g., hydrogen-powered VTOLs) without human re-certification delays, enabled by blockchain-based compliance auditing.
Sustainability Engine
Combines hydrogen-electric propulsion with AI eco-routing algorithms that optimise energy use while mitigating urban noise pollution through real-time soundscape modelling and community-aware flight paths.
Cyber Security
Ensuring the safe secure data and systems through Qunatum security.
Differentiation:
Feature
Aviation 2.0 (Current)
Aviation 3.0 (Future)
Airspace Management
Segmented UTM/ATM systems
Unified AI-orchestrated dynamic airspace
Vehicle Integration
Manual coordination of drones/jets
Autonomous swarm coordination
Navigation
GPS-dependent with urban blind spots
Quantum-visual-inertial sensor fusion
Regulatory Compliance
Static, human-intensive audits
AI-executable "machine-readable" regulations
Environmental Impact
Retroactive noise/emission limits
Predictive eco-routing with carbon-negative operations
This paradigm shift, informed by the UAMM solution's phased implementation strategy and NASA's AAM research, positions Aviation 3.0 as the first truly scalable framework for managing 500+ simultaneous urban air operations per city while maintaining backward compatibility with legacy aircraft.
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Your Expertise Shapes the Future of Flight
Researchers:
Publish work in our open-access repository.
Cities & Agencies:
Download free implementation toolkits.
Industry:
Co-develop standards in working groups.
Citizens:
Join community forums to voice concerns and ideas.
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Bridging Innovation and Implementation
The Open AAM initiative is designed to facilitate a collaborative environment where different sectors can come together to share insights and resources. Here’s how each group contributes to the advancement of urban air mobility:
Researchers:
By sharing breakthroughs in areas such as AI-driven traffic management, vertiport design, and safety protocols, researchers can accelerate the development of innovative solutions that address the unique challenges of urban air mobility.
Cities:
Local governments and municipalities can access free toolkits that help them plan and implement AAM ecosystems tailored to their communities. This ensures that urban air mobility solutions are not only technologically advanced but also socially responsible and beneficial to the public.
Regulators:
Regulatory bodies can fast-track the development of policies by utilizing peer-reviewed frameworks. This collaboration helps create a regulatory environment that is conducive to innovation while ensuring safety and compliance.
Industry Leaders:
By aligning on standards, industry leaders can work together to scale sustainable solutions that meet the demands of urban air mobility. This collective effort is crucial for establishing a cohesive and efficient market.
In summary, OPEN AAM ORG (OAAM) aims to help pivotally bridge the gap between innovation and implementation of AAM and urban air mobility. Through shared knowledge and global cooperation, it aims to create a sustainable and practical framework for the future of urban transportation.